Lackey named AL pitcher of the month

[riverdunesrat]

Anyone recall when he broke out in 2002?

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Lackey named AL Pitcher of the Month
08/02/2006 7:03 PM ET
By Zachary Levine / MLB.com

How good was John Lackey's July? Not only did it take until July 19 -- his fourth start of the month -- to take a loss, it took until that date to give up a run.

Lackey was named American League Pitcher of the Month for July, a month that featured the majority of his 30 2/3-inning scoreless streak and a near-perfect game.

The 27-year-old right-hander went 5-1 with a 2.08 ERA as his Angels went 19-7 to get right in the thick of the tight American League West race.

[brewersfan19]

I remember 2002.... He is having an awesome year. Kind of makes you forget about Colon....

[DravenX]

I hope that the Angels take the division. Good job Lackey.

[Molina00]

Wasn't he a big reason they won the world series in '02?
If the Rangers don't win the division I would be pulling for the Angels. I don't want the A's to win. Congratulations to Mr. Lackey. He is definately turning into one of the better young pitchers in the game.