Angels face Athletics in battle to avoid AL West basement
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Two teams in a battle to avoid finishing in the American League West's cellar square off Friday night when the last-place Athletics open a three-game series with the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif.The fourth-place Angels (66-74), who have 22 games remaining, hold a 2 1/2-game lead over the A's (64-77) in the standings.Los Angeles also boasts an 8-2 lead in the series,