The Chicago Cubs first World Series championship in 108 years brought a collective joy to the teams fan base Wednesday night, including perhaps the most infamous among them, Steve Bartman, according to Frank Murtha, a lawyer who has served as his spokesman.He was just overjoyed that the Cubs won, as all the Cubs fans are, Murtha told USA Today Sports on Thursday.Bartman was vilified in Chicago for a failed attempt to catch a foul ball during Game 6 of the 2003 National League Championship Series between the Cubs and Florida Marlins, a game the Cubs went on to lose.He has not granted any interviews since the 2003 incident.Murtha told USA Today Sports that Bartman still lives and works in the Chicago area but would not make an appearance at the Cubs victory parade Friday.We dont intend to crash the parade, Murtha said. The one thing that Steve and I did talk about was if the Cubs were to win, he did not want to be a distraction to the accomplishments of the players and the organization. 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LOUIS -- St. ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Sean Manaea had been rolling since healing his strained left forearm while on the disabled list.The young left-hander stumbled Tuesday night, allowing five runs over 5 2/3 innings, and the Oakland Athletics lost to the Los Angeles Angles 5-4.Manaea (3-6) had posted a 2.65 ERA in six games since coming off the DL. He was solid again Tuesday until the fifth, when shortstop Andrelton Simmons singled before Jett Bandy drilled a two-run homer to tie it 2-2.A walk and an error by shortstop Marcus Semien preceded a three-run homer by Jefry Marte in the sixth that went deep into the Angels bullpen. Three batters later, Manaeas day was done.Early in the game he looked really good, like weve seen him when hes at his best, As manager Bob Melvin said. Other than a couple of pitches, I thought he was pretty consistent.Khris Davis and Coco Crisp hit solo homers to give Oakland a 2-0 lead before the Angels scored five straight. Davis has 27 homers this season and eight since the All-Star break.Davis was hitting just .214 with eight home runs after the seasons first 35 games, but has hit .275 with 19 home runs since.It seems like hes more and more confident up there as the season goes on, Melvin said. Anytime you switch leagues, theres a little bit of an adjustment period. He struggled a bit early, but since then hes been as good as any power-hitter in the league.With Huston Street placed on the disabled list earlier in the day with a sore right knee, the Angels called on Cam Bedrosian in the ninth, and the 24-year-old struck out the side in order.Ive been looking forward to this for a while now, Bedrosian said. Its awesome to get the first one out of the way.Matt Shoemaker (6-11) went seven innings for the Angels. He wasnt dominant (six hits, three walks, four strikeouts), but only allowed the twwo solo home runs.dddddddddddd In his last seven starts at home, hes posted a 1.03 ERA.Its home, he said. Fans are on your side. You pitch here more so youre more comfortable here for the most part. You dont know how to explain those things.The As were able to pull within a run in the eighth when Yonder Alonso hit a two-run home run off JC Ramirez, but in the ninth the Angels turned to Bedrosian. He struck out Max Muncy, Crisp and Jed Lowrie to earn the save.Bedrosian has been on an impressive roll. He has struck out eight consecutive batters overall and has not allowed a run in his last 25 appearances.Cams been awesome, Street said. Ive been impressed with him all year long. He has a great head on his shoulders and his stuff is obviously there. He has the right mindset and makeup. It was really cool to see him get his first one tonight.The Angels have now won nine of their last 11 games at home. They are 11-6 since the All-Star break.The win pushed the Angels one game ahead of the As in the AL West cellar.TRAINERS ROOMAthletics: Melvin said catcher Josh Phegley, on the disabled list since July 2 with a strained right knee, is participating in all baseball drills but still not comfortable going in and out of a crouch. Its the second time this season hes been on the DL with strained right knee.UP NEXTAthletics: RHP Kendall Graveman (7-7) had a career-high winning streak snapped at six games in his last outing against Cleveland. He is 6-1 with a 3.34 ERA over his last 11 starts.Angels: RHP Jered Weaver (8-8) began to salvage an erratic season in July (2-1, 3.57 ERA). He will face the As for the third time this year and is 14-11 with a 2.73 ERA against the As for his career. ' ' '