AL West Standings as 8-19-11

Things are getting interesting in the AL West so let’s take a look at what’s been happening, shall we?

Last night, the first place Texas Rangers (72-53) and second place Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (66-59) played the final game of a four series. After the Rangers took the first three games, the Angels won the finale on a dramatic walk off home run by rookie Mark Trumbo.

The win was as big as it was dramatic because instead of ending the series eight games out of first place the Angels are now a more manageable six game off the lead. And with only six weeks left in the season, the Angels showed that they are not dead yet.

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