Deep in an offensive drought, Angels hitting coach Rod Carew suggested an unorthodox team-wide hitting strategy: every batter use the same bat. Orlando Palmeiro led off, struck out, and left the bat at the plate — only to be ejected by an umpire who thought he was showing him up. After some heated discussion, Palmeiro was reinstated once the mix-up was explained. The “one bat” experiment may not have boosted their swings, but the Angels still scratched out a 4-3 win.