Allen was an Angels' bullpen hopeful in the early 1970s, and had his best year in
1971 (15 saves, 2.49). Although he pitched a seven-inning no-hitter for San Jose
(California League) in 1968, he had a 1-12 record in the majors as a starting pitcher.
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FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
»July 30, 1972:
The Angels beat Kansas City, 4–3, when Bob Oliver hits a leadoff home run in the 11th inning against his former team. The win goes to Lloyd Allen, relegated to the bullpen after five straight losses as a starter. Allen's batterymate, Jack Hiatt, is 1-for-1 after taking over in the late innings. Hiatt, purchased yesterday from the Astros, appears without a number on his uniform since there was not enough time to sew one on.