1987 ALCS Game 3 Minnesota Twins @ Detroit Tigers
Oct 10, 1987
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Oct 12, 1987Oct 12, 1987
The Twins sent Reardon, who entered the game in the bottom of the eighth, to...
1987 ALCS Game 5 Tigers Vs Twins PostGame Show + Interviews / The Twins sent Reardon, who entered the game in the bottom of the eighth, to the hill to close out the series in the bottom of the ninth. Although an RBI single by Gibson scored Jim Morrison, the Minnesota stopper allowed nothing more, as Matt Nokes grounded out to Reardon to end a 9–5 Twins victory and clinch the franchise's first World Series berth since 1965.
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Oct 12, 1987Oct 12, 1987
NBC's opening montage, narrated by Bob Costas, before Game Five of the 1987 American League...
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Oct 12, 1987Oct 12, 1987
In what would turn out to be the last postseason game played at Tiger Stadium,...
1987 ALCS, Game 5: Twins @ Tigers / In what would turn out to be the last postseason game played at Tiger Stadium, the Twins would send Blyleven to the mound to face the Tigers' Doyle Alexander.
In the top of the second, Minnesota drew first blood when Tom Brunansky doubled home Gary Gaetti and Randy Bush, but was thrown out trying to stretch his hit into a triple. Dan Gladden and Kirby Puckett added RBI base hits of their own to give the Twins a 4–0 lead, and Tigers manager Sparky Anderson replaced Alexander with Eric King.
As they had several times during the series, Detroit cut the Twins' lead down to one run in the bottom of the fourth, when Kirk Gibson scored on an Alan Trammell single and Matt Nokes followed with a two-run homer that scored Trammell. In the top of the seventh, however, the Twins restored their two-run lead when Kent Hrbek singled, moved to second when Gaetti was hit by a pitch, took third on a wild pitch by King, and plated on a sacrifice fly by Bush.
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Oct 11, 1987Oct 11, 1987
The fourth game of the series matched Viola against Tiger left-hander Frank Tanana, who had...
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In the bottom of the first, the Tigers gave Tanana a 1–0 lead when Lou Whitaker walked to lead off the inning and eventually scored on a throwing error by Twins shortstop Greg Gagne. However, in the top of the third, Kirby Puckett homered off Tanana to tie the game, then Gagne added a homer in the top of the fourth to give Minnesota a 2–1 lead. The Twins made it a 3–1 lead in the fifth when Puckett came home on a Gary Gaetti sacrifice fly, but the Tigers came to within a run in the bottom of the fifth when an infield hit by Kirk Gibson scored Whitaker.
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Oct 8, 1987Oct 8, 1987
Minnesota took a 2-0 lead in the series with their 6-3 win in Game Two,...
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Oct 7, 1987Oct 7, 1987
The 1987 AL playoffs opened at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, with the Tigers throwing...
1987 ALCS, Game 1: Twins vs Tigers / The 1987 AL playoffs opened at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, with the Tigers throwing Doyle Alexander against the Twins' Frank Viola. In the bottom of the second, the Twins opened the scoring when third baseman Gary Gaetti homered off Alexander to give Minnesota a 1–0 lead. However, Detroit answered back the very next half-inning, as catcher Mike Heath homered to center field to tie the game. The game remained tied until the bottom of the fifth, when the Twins erupted for three runs. Gaetti led off the inning with his second round-tripper of the game, and Randy Bush followed by stroking a triple to right field and coming home on a double by Tom Brunansky. Steve Lombardozzi sacrificed Brunansky to third, and he scored on a subsequent base hit by Dan Gladden to make it 4–1.
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1982
San Diego Chicken at Metrodome April 1982...
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Jul 8, 1961Jul 8, 1961
The 1971 season saw contrasting fortunes for the Los Angeles Angels and the Minnesota Twins...
California Angels at Minnesota Twins - Radio Broadcast / The 1971 season saw contrasting fortunes for the Los Angeles Angels and the Minnesota Twins in Major League Baseball. The Angels, led by manager Lefty Phillips, finished with a disappointing 76-86 record, landing them fourth in the American League West division. Despite the efforts of slugger Tony Conigliaro and pitcher Clyde Wright, the team struggled to find consistency and fell short of playoff contention.
In contrast, the Twins, under manager Bill Rigney, enjoyed a successful campaign, finishing with an 85-77 record, placing them second in the American League West. The team showcased a strong offense, spearheaded by the likes of Harmon Killebrew, Tony Oliva, and Rod Carew. However, their efforts were overshadowed by the dominant Oakland Athletics, who claimed the division title. While the Twins missed out on the postseason, their solid performance laid the foundation for future success.
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Apr 12, 1966Apr 12, 1966
On April 12, 1966, the defending American League champion Minnesota Twins hosted the Kansas City...
1966 Kansas City Athletics vs Minnesota Twins - Radio Broadcast / On April 12, 1966, the defending American League champion Minnesota Twins hosted the Kansas City Athletics at Metropolitan Stadium. Jim “Mudcat” Grant, coming off a 21-win season in 1965, took the mound for Minnesota in his first start of the year. Kansas City countered with 20-year-old right-hander Catfish Hunter, making his season debut after a strong rookie campaign. The Twins were looking to maintain momentum after a World Series appearance the previous fall, while the Athletics, still in their final years in Kansas City, were continuing to build around young talent like Hunter and Ken Harrelson. This matchup came in the opening days of a season that would feature strong performances across the league from stars such as Frank Robinson and Sandy Koufax.
The game moved at a steady pace and was marked by efficient pitching from both starters. Minnesota opened the scoring in the third when Bernie Allen advanced to third on an error and scored on a single from Sandy Valdespino. Kansas City quickly responded in the fourth with a triple from Larry Hershberger and a groundout by Billy Bryan that tied the game. From there, both Grant and Hunter limited scoring threats, with Grant inducing two double plays and retiring 16 of the final 20 batters he faced. Hunter also held his own into the ninth, but a leadoff walk and a wild pitch set up Valdespino’s game-winning hit, ending a low-hit contest decided by execution and control.
Minnesota secured a 2–1 victory behind a complete game from Jim Grant and a timely hit by Sandy Valdespino. The win helped set the tone for a season in which the Twins would remain in contention, finishing second in the American League behind the Baltimore Orioles. Kansas City would again finish near the bottom of the standings, though Hunter continued to develop into a future Hall of Famer. The Twins, under manager Sam Mele, relied heavily on consistent pitching and a solid defensive core during their strong 1966 campaign.
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Mystery guest is manager Chuck Dressen with panel Dorothy Kilgallen, Bennett Cerf, Arlene Francis, Abe...
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Feb 19, 1974
Historian Eugene C. Murdock interviewed several former baseball players that had been active in baseball in the 1920s and 1930s.
Interview with First Baseman Mickey Vernon / Historian Eugene C. Murdock interviewed several former baseball players that had been active in baseball in the 1920s and 1930s. Murdock was chairman of the history department at Marietta College. The interviews were not professionally recorded, and the audio quality is variable.
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Jul 21, 1937Jul 21, 1937
- 1937 MLB Standings. . . . https://retroseasons.com/leagues/mlb/1937/standings/
- Comiskey Park . . . . ....
Washington Senators vs Chicago White Sox - Radio Broadcast / - 1937 MLB Standings. . . . https://retroseasons.com/leagues/mlb/1937/standings/
- Comiskey Park . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/stadiums/comiskey-park/
- 7/21/1937 Box Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/CHA/CHA193707210.shtml
Wednesday, July 21, 1937
Attendance: 8,000
Day Game, on grass
Starting Lineups
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- Washington Senators . . . https://retroseasons.com/teams/minnesota-twins/1937/overview/
1 - CF - Mel Almada . . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/mel-almada/
2 - 3B - Buddy Lewis . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/buddy-lewis/
3 - SS - Cecil Travis . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/cecil-travis/
4 - LF - Al Simmons . . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/al-simmons/
5 - RF - John Stone . . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/john-stone/
6 - 1B - Joe Kuhel . . . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/joe-kuhel/
7 - 2B - Buddy Myer . . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/buddy-myer/
8 - C - Rick Ferrell . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/rick-ferrell/
9 - P - Jimmie DeShong . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/jimmie-deshong/
- Chicago White Sox . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/teams/chicago-white-sox/1937/overview/
1 - 2B - Jackie Hayes . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/jackie-hayes/
2 - CF - Mike Kreevich . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/mike-kreevich/
3 - RF - Dixie Walker . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/dixie-walker/
4 - 1B - Zeke Bonura . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/zeke-bonura/
5 - LF - Rip Radcliff . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/rip-radcliff/
6 - SS - Luke Appling . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/luke-appling/
7 - 3B - Boze Berger . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/boze-berger/
8 - C - Luke Sewell . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/luke-sewell/
9 - P - Bill Dietrich . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/bill-dietrich/
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Radio Announcers
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- Hal Totten . . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/hal-totten/
Video Timeline
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0:00 - Introduction
0:10 - Game Begins
Game Summary
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The 1937 baseball season witnessed contrasting performances from the Washington Senators and the Chicago White Sox. The Senators had a solid season, led by their star player, Joe Kuhel, who excelled both offensively and defensively. In July, the Senators maintained their steady form, continuing to rely on Kuhel's consistent hitting and stellar defense to secure victories. The team's pitching staff, anchored by Monte Weaver, also proved to be a formidable force during the month. Their combined efforts kept the Senators in contention for a playoff spot, making them a formidable competitor in the American League.
On the other hand, the Chicago White Sox struggled throughout the season, unable to find their
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Mar 31, 1974
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