 John Lackey became the first Major League pitcher in 2007 to win his 9th game of the season.The Angels won the remaining two games of the series and began a three-game series with the Twins with an offensive explosion, scoring season-highs in runs (16), hits (23), runs in an inning (8 in the 8th), and home runs (4), as the Angels beat the Twins 16–3.The Angels split the final two games of the series before leaving to finish interleague play.