ANAHEIM -- Ever since he's been an Angel, Vladimir Guerrero has always been there for his club when the pennant race heats up.
That includes his torrid month of September in 2004 when the right fielder clinched the American League MVP Award by cracking 10 home runs and hitting .371. Guerrero's career average of .352 in September after two at-bats Sunday is his best mark of any month as an Angel.
"It would be a big boost for us if Vlad can get as hot as he has for the last couple years towards the end of the season," manager Mike Scioscia said. "That would dramatically help our chances."
While his teammates have struggled at times during his Angels tenure, Guerrero has always been there. He's been the offensive force behind a club that's been desperate for production.
The seven-time All Star has a hit in 25 of his past 26 games and is batting .377 since July 1. It's no coincidence that the Angels have been the second-best team in the Majors since that date.
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