Halos Heaven · May 28, 2020
1979 Angels Week 8: Back in first place
Photo by Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty ImagesThe Angels had a losing week, dropping four of seven in Milwaukee and Chicago, including a sweep at the hands of the Brewers. But thanks to a five-game losing streak by the Twins, the Halos find themselves back in first place in the American League West.
Here’s a look at the week ending May 27, 1979.
Dan Ford hit .440 (11-for-25), including a four-hit game Tuesday and two doubles on Saturday.
Don Baylor continues to provide the power with six extra-base hits, six RBI and seven runs scored in seven games. Baylor through Sunday is hitting .339 and leads the majors with 47 RBI, with a healthy lead on the rest of the field.