the Angels received a scare on the play when Hunter was hit in the helmet while sliding into third base on a throw from A's pitcher Greg Smith, who cut off a throw from the outfield.

"I was a little dizzy but I've been there before," said Hunter. "I've hit plenty of walls and poles."

Hunter was evaluated by team doctors who asked him a series of questions, including where he was. Hunter, of course, had a clever answer.

"I just said, 'Minnesota,'" Hunter said. "He started laughing and knew I was all right."