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The elder brother of major leaguer Aurelio Rodriguez, Francisco spent 20 years as an everyday shortstop in the Mexican League. He established himself over eight seasons with Aguila and ten with'C-h)''Aguascaliente, compiling a lifetime batting average of .273. (MC)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » October 2, 2002: The Angels even their series with the Yankees at one game apiece by coming from behind to take an 8–6 decision. Anaheim gets home runs from Tim Salmon, Garret Anderson, Troy Glaus, and Scott Spiezio while Alfonso Soriano and Derek Jeter stroke round–trippers for NY. Francisco Rodriguez gets his 1st ML win in relief. » October 4, 2002: The Yankees blow a 6–1 lead as the Angels bounce back for a 9–6 victory and a two games to one lead in their division series. Tim Salmon and Adam Kennedy homer for Anaheim and Francisco Rodriguez again gets the win in relief. » October 11, 2002: The Angels defeat the Twins, 2–1, to take the lead in the ALCS. Troy Glaus' 8th inning home run is the deciding blow. Jarrod Washburn hurls seven strong innings for Anaheim, with Francisco Rodriguez getting the win in relief. » October 13, 2002: The Angels score 10 runs in the 7th inning on their way to a 13–5 win over the Twins to give Anaheim its first pennant in the team's history. Adam Kennedy was the hero for Anaheim with three home runs and seven RBIs. Scott Spiezio also homers for the Angels, with Francisco Rodriguez getting the win in relief. » October 20, 2002: The Angels even the Series with an 11–10 win over the Giants. Tim Salmon goes 4–4 with two homers and four RBIs for Anaheim. Reggie Sanders, David Bell, Jeff Kent, and Barry Bonds connect for SF. Postseason sensation Francisco Rodriguez gets the win in relief.