The 1979 Angels had a very efficient week, winning a four-game series against the A’s followed by a weekend series win over the American League East-leading Orioles. The result was the Angels reaching 50 wins in their 86th game, the second-quickest in franchise history to date (behind only the 1970 team, who did so in 85 games).
California saved its biggest explosion for July 4, when they pounded Oakland for a season-high 17 runs.
A winning return home saw the Angels end the week on pace for 93 wins this year while boasting the highest-scoring offense in baseball.