The Los Angeles Angels were coming off back-to-back AL Western Division titles in 2007 and 2008. The 2009 season was supposed to be the year the Angels would make it over the hump and return to the World Series for the first time since 2002.
Rookie pitcher Nick Adenhart was to be an important part of the Angels rotation as the third starter. Things looked really good as Adenhart handcuffed the Oakland A’s for six innings giving up no runs in six innings of work and striking out five batters.
Adenhart ended up getting a no-decision as the Angel bullpen gave up the 2-0 lead he left with before winning in extra innings.