1979 Angels Week 13: Nolan Ryan in control

The Angels had an up-and-down week back in 1979, getting swept out of first place in Texas, but then regained their form and a share atop the division by sweeping the Royals in Kansas City.

Nolan Ryan typified the week for the Angels. He suffered the loss Wednesday in Texas, allowing four runs in eight innings, then struck out 10 Royals while going the distance in Sunday, his 10th complete game this season.

The loss saw Ryan walk six batters (one intentionally), snapping a trend of control for the right-hander. That snapped a string of 10 starts with no more than three walks for Ryan, who issued 18 total walks during that time. Ryan has been far stingier with free passes this year, after…