Baggett takes maiden FIM AMA SX win

Fourth in his serie this week-end, having so far under his belt only three third places, Blake Baggett sprung surprise in Glendale on Saturday making a neat pass on title holder Jason Anderson (Husqvarna) with less that 90 seconds on the clock.

Anderson then conceded more than five seconds, but remained ahead of Ken Roczen (Honda). he German rider clinched his second podium in two races with his third place. Roczen is the new points leader.

Classification
1. Blake Baggett
2. Jason Anderson
3. Ken Roczen
4. Eli Tomac
5. Marvin Musquin
6. Justin Barcia
7. Justin Brayton
8. Dean Wilson
9. Cole Seely
10. Cooper Webb
11. Aaron Plessinger
12. Vince Friese
13. Justin Hill
14. Chad Reed
15. Justin Bogle
16. Kyle Chisholm
17. Alex Ray
18. Carlen Gardner
19. Ben LaMay
20. Ronnie Stewart
21. Cheyenne Harmon
22. Malcolm Stewart

Standings
Ken Roczen (44 points)
Justin Barcia (-1) 
Eli Tomac (-4)
Blake Baggett (-7)
Dean Wilson (-10)

Next race: January 19, Angel Stadium, Anaheim, Calif.