Orioles Shut Out Angels in Playoffs

Oct. 7, 1979: Pope John Paul II tours the U.S.

So much for the playoffs. The Angels' first taste of postseason ended bitterly thanks to Scott McGregor, who pitched a shutout and sent the Orioles into the World Series. Baltimore won Game 4, 8-0, and would face the Pittsburgh Pirates. "There's been more spirit on this club than any I ever was associated with," said Nolan Ryan, who was a free agent. "We'll be back," third baseman Carney Lansford said. --Keith Thursby