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October 10, 1986: Late rally lifts Angels to Game Three win over Red Sox

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October 8, 1986: Sun shines on Red Sox in ALCS Game Two

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October 7, 1986: Angels roar to win in ALCS opener

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This Week in SABR: February 16, 2018

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