Sports | MLB Angels Clinch West, Join Playoffs Party Lackey subdues Seattle as Los Angeles rolls 7-4 By Jesse Andrews Posted Sep 24, 2007 4:18 AM CDT Copied Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher John Lackey delivers a first-inning pitch against the Seattle Mariners during a baseball game on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok) (Associated Press) The Angels clinched the American League West in characteristic fashion—behind a quality start from ace John Lackey and a perfect ninth from Francisco Rodriguez. They are the third AL team to punch their playoffs ticket. Cleveland also won a berth in the Central and Boston nabbed at least a wild-card entry. All three teams have 92 wins—Cleveland has 63 losses, while Los Angeles and Boston have 64. Lackey kept a perfect bounceback record, improving to 9-0 in starts following a loss. It's the third Los Angeles division title in four years. Read These Next The Air Force has changed its tune on Ashli Babbitt. Open that wallet big time for a trip to Disney, if you can afford it. Minneapolis shooter had a plan—and grievances. A 'tense' clash with RFK Jr. led to CDC chief's trouble. Report an error