AL Notables

The Yankees have batted around 30 times this season.

The crowd of 41,932 put the Angels over the 3 million mark in attendance for the second year in a row -- and just the second time ever.

White Sox starter Jose Contreras lost for the fourth time in five starts. He has allowed 15 runs and 15 hits in his last two outings, which lasted a combined 4 2/3 innings.

Toronto's Carlos Delgado hit his 19th career homer in Texas, more than he has in any other opposing stadium.

Texas's Michael Young had his 63d multihit game of the season. He has 191 hits.

Rangers reliever Michael Tejera struck out the first four batters he faced. He became the 28th pitcher used this season by Texas, a club record.

Oakland lefthander Barry Zito improved to 17-3 in his career in September.