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.