Lackey, Angels ruin Manuel’s debut (AP)

John Lackey scattered six hits over seven-plus innings Tuesday night to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 6-1 victory that spoiled Jerry Manuel’s debut as New York Mets manager. Manuel was promoted from bench coach after Willie Randolph was fired a night earlier. In a matchup of staff aces, Lackey (4-1) outpitched Johan Santana (7-5).

Mets fire manager Willie Randolph, Manuel promoted (AP)

Once he decided to fire Willie Randolph, New York Mets general manager Omar Minaya caught a flight to the West Coast, went to the team hotel and waited to deliver the news in person. “Eye to eye,” Minaya said Tuesday. “It was done quick.” Even if it seemed to take forever. The late-night hit came as chants of “Fire Willie!” grew louder at Shea Stadium and on New York’s sports talk radio stations.

Randolph fired after Mets‘ win (AP)

A few encouraging wins and a promising start to a road trip weren’t enough to save Willie Randolph’s job. The New York Mets manager was fired about two hours after his team defeated the Los Angeles Angels 9-6 on Monday night. Bench coach Jerry Manuel takes over on an interim basis for Randolph, who led the Mets to within one win of the 2006 World Series.

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