BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Rickey Henderson Might Play Today

Rickey Henderson, who is one stolen base short of tying Lou Brock’s record, probably will return to Oakland’s lineup today after being put on the disabled list because of a pulled left calf muscle.

“It’s a lot better. I’ll have to see (today) if I can play,” said Henderson, who has sat out 14 games.

Angel catcher Lance Parrish, who has been victimized 32 times by Henderson, said pitchouts aren’t effective because Henderson anticipates them well. “I welcome the challenge,” Parrish said.

To Mark Langston, the Angels’ starter today, the challenge offered by Henderson is clear. “The main thing is to keep him of the bases so he can’t do anything,” said Langston, who has seen Henderson steal one base against him.

Before Friday, Parrish and reserve John Orton had thrown out two of 10 base stealers this season.

The first-inning throwing error by shortstop Dick Schofield was his first and only the third by an Angel infielder this season. Third baseman Gary Gaetti later committed the team’s fourth. The Angels were the second-worst fielding team in the AL in 1990 with a .978 fielding average, but they began Friday at .990, second-best behind Texas’ .993.