Angels are nearly in heaven

GAME 4: Dominant pitching, eighth-inning rally have Scioscia's squad one win from securing franchise's first AL pennant.

One win from the World Series.

For 16 years, the Angels waited to getback. Now they're on the verge again, and just like in 1986, they have three tries at winning the first pennant in franchise history.

"I don't think I'll be able to sleep tonight. One more win and we're in!" Bengie Molina said after the Angels broke up a scoreless game in the seventh inning and beat the Minnesota Twins, 7-1, Saturday night for a 3-1 lead in the AL Championship Series.

Rookie John Lackey outpitched Brad Radke with seven shutout innings, postseason star Troy ...