Curse of Beating Angels Could Haunt Mariners
The Seattle Mariners have shown more success under pressure in five games than the Angels have in 35 years. But Seattle beware! The Angel curse ultimately brings down teams that defeat California: The ’79 Orioles, ’82 Brewers and ’86 Red Sox all had chances to win the World Series in five or six games and all were beaten in seven games.
DON BENDER
Burbank
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