There were so many different twists and turns to yesterday's 12-inning game between the Angels and Mariners, there was no way all of them could fit into game or notebook stories. Especially considering that the game ended after 3 hours and 51 minutes, I was scrambling on deadline.

So, without further ado ...

-- Vladimir Guerrero is not known for his base running prowess nor for his decision-making on the basepaths. That being said, it has to be noted that he slid feet first into first base in the 10th inning last night with runners on the corners and two out. Had he run straight through the bag, he likely would have been safe and the Angels would have scored a run. Guerrero was also thrown out at home trying to score on Casey Kotchman's shallow fly ball to center in the fourth.

-- Kotchman laid down his fourth career sacrifice bunt in the 11th inning, an odd sight from the team's No. 5 hitter.

-- Darren Oliver pitched a very effective seventh inning, striking out two.

-- Guerrero hasn't homered in 30 games and 124 at-bats.