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The 1987
Minnesota Twins The Minnesota Twins are an American professional baseball team based in Minneapolis. The Twins compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Central Division. The team is named after the Twin Cities area w ...
won the
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for the first time since moving from
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in 1961, the second time that the franchise won the
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(the Washington Senators won it in 1924). Having won only 85 games during the 1987 regular season, they won the World Series with the then-fewest regular season wins since Major League Baseball expanded to a 162-game season in
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, and the fewest of any team since the 1889 New York Giants (excluding the
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-shortened 1981 and the
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-shortened
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seasons and later surpassed by the
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who won 83 games that season). They also became the first team to win the World Series despite being outscored by their opponents in the regular season, having scored 786 runs and allowed 806. Tom Kelly became the fifth
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to win a World Series in his first full season on the job, and one of seven total, as of 2019, to accomplish the feat.


Offseason

* November 12, 1986: The Twins traded a player to be named later to the
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for
Ron Gardenhire Ronald Clyde Gardenhire (born October 24, 1957) is an American former professional baseball player, coach, and manager. He played as a shortstop for the New York Mets from 1981 through 1985. After another year playing in the minor leagues, he se ...
. The Twins completed the trade by sending Dominic Iasparro (minors) to the Mets on April 4, 1987. Gardenhire would spend the next 28 years in the Twins Organization including a 13-year stint as manager from 2002-2014. * January 9, 1987:
Juan Berenguer Juan Bautista Berenguer (born November 30, 1954) is a former Panamanian long relief pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) who played for eight teams from 1978 to 1992. Listed at 5'11 , 200 lb. , Berenguer batted and threw right-handed. He was ...
was signed as a free agent by the Twins. *February 3, 1987:
Neal Heaton Neal Heaton (born March 3, 1960) is a former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher who played for the Cleveland Indians, Minnesota Twins, Montreal Expos, Pittsburgh Pirates, Kansas City Royals, Milwaukee Brewers, and New York Yankees from 1982 ...
,
Yorkis Pérez Yorkis Miguel Vargas Pérez (born September 30, 1967) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. The left-hander appeared in 337 games over nine seasons for the Chicago Cubs, Florida Marlins, New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, Houston Ast ...
, Jeff Reed and minor leaguer Al Cardwood were traded by the Twins to the
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for
Jeff Reardon Jeffrey James Reardon (born October 1, 1955) is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1979–1994 with the New York Mets, Montreal Expos, Minnesota Twins, Boston Red Sox, Atlanta B ...
and
Tom Nieto Thomas Andrew Nieto (born October 27, 1960) is an American former professional baseball catcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Cardinals, Montreal Expos, Minnesota Twins, and Philadelphia Phillies. Nieto is formerly t ...
. * February 20, 1987: Minor leaguer Mike Shade was traded by the Twins to the Montreal Expos for Al Newman. * February 24, 1987:
Billy Sample William Amos Sample (born April 2, 1955), is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Texas Rangers, New York Yankees, and Atlanta Braves in parts of nine seasons spanning 1978–1986. Early life A native of Roanoke, Virgi ...
was signed as a free agent by the Minnesota Twins.


Regular season

The Twins were 85-77, first in the
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, two games ahead of the Kansas City Royals. The team had one of the lowest winning percentages ever for a World Series champion, at .525. They also had the remarkably bad road record of 29-52 (.358 percentage) but made up for it winning 56 home games (best in MLB). Fortunately for the Twins, they played in a very weak division; only two teams finished above .500 and only 10 games separated the Twins from the last-place
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(the previous year's division champion) and Texas Rangers. The Twins' 85-77 was the lowest for a World Series champion for nearly two decades, until the 2006 St. Louis Cardinals won the World Series with an 83-78 record. 1987 was the first year the Twins started using their modernized logos and uniforms, which are still in use today. Only one Twin made the
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, outfielder
Kirby Puckett Kirby Puckett (March 14, 1960 – March 6, 2006) was an American professional baseball player. He played his entire 12-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career as a center fielder for the Minnesota Twins (1984–1995). Puckett is the Twins' all-ti ...
. The highest paid player was
Kent Hrbek Kent Alan Hrbek (; born May 21, 1960), nicknamed "Herbie", is a former American Major League Baseball first baseman. He played his entire 14-year baseball career with the Minnesota Twins (1981–1994). Hrbek batted left-handed and threw right-hand ...
at $1,310,000; followed by
Bert Blyleven Bert Blyleven (born Rik Aalbert Blijleven, April 6, 1951) is a Dutch-American former professional baseball pitcher who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1970 to 1992, primarily with the Minnesota Twins. Blyleven recorded 3,701 ...
at $1,150,000. Over a late August weekend at Milwaukee, Puckett went 10 for 11, with four homers and two doubles, raising his batting average 13 points. The feat tied a major league record.
Joe Niekro Joseph Franklin Niekro ( ; November 7, 1944 – October 27, 2006) was an American Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. He was the younger brother of pitcher Phil Niekro, and the father of former Major League first baseman Lance Niekro. Niekr ...
, a pitcher for the Twins, was suspended for 10 games when
umpire An umpire is an official in a variety of sports and competition, responsible for enforcing the rules of the sport, including sportsmanship decisions such as ejection. The term derives from the Old French nonper, ''non'', "not" and ''per'', ...
Tim Tschida Timothy Joseph Tschida ( ; born May 4, 1960) is a former umpire in Major League Baseball. He joined the American League's full-time staff in 1986, and worked in both major leagues from 2000 until his retirement following the 2012 season. Umpiri ...
discovered an
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in his pocket. Tschida suspected Niekro was scuffing the ball, and saw the emery board fly out of Niekro's pocket. Niekro said he was filing his nails in the dugout, but
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president Dr. Bobby Brown didn't believe him, and ordered the suspension. When the Twins won the pennant, Niekro set a major league record as he'd waited 20½ years since his debut to reach a World Series game. 2,081,976 fans attended Twins games, the sixth highest total in the
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. The Homer Hanky was introduced in 1987's pennant drive. When the Twins made the playoffs for the first time since 1970, three members of that team remained with the club now seventeen years later. Bert Blyleven was the only remaining player;
Tony Oliva Tony Pedro Oliva (born Antonio Oliva Lopez Hernandes Javique; July 20, 1938) is a Cuban former professional baseball player and coach. He played his entire career in Major League Baseball as a right fielder and designated hitter for the Minneso ...
became the hitting coach and
Rick Renick Warren Richard Renick (born March 16, 1944) is a retired American professional baseball player, manager and coach. Renick had a 14-year (1965–1978) professional playing career, including all or part of five seasons (1968–1972) in Major Leagu ...
the third base coach.


Offense

This was the last year for a long time that the Twins were stocked with power hitters. In particular,
Kirby Puckett Kirby Puckett (March 14, 1960 – March 6, 2006) was an American professional baseball player. He played his entire 12-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career as a center fielder for the Minnesota Twins (1984–1995). Puckett is the Twins' all-ti ...
,
Kent Hrbek Kent Alan Hrbek (; born May 21, 1960), nicknamed "Herbie", is a former American Major League Baseball first baseman. He played his entire 14-year baseball career with the Minnesota Twins (1981–1994). Hrbek batted left-handed and threw right-hand ...
,
Gary Gaetti Gary Joseph Gaetti (, ; born August 19, 1958), is an American former third baseman in Major League Baseball for the Minnesota Twins (1981–1990), California Angels (1991–1993), Kansas City Royals (1993–1995), St. Louis Cardinals (1996–1998) ...
, and
Tom Brunansky Thomas Andrew Brunansky (born August 20, 1960), nicknamed "Bruno", is a former right fielder in Major League Baseball who played from 1981 to 1994 for the California Angels, Minnesota Twins, St. Louis Cardinals, Boston Red Sox, and Milwaukee Brewe ...
combined to hit 125 home runs. (The team as a whole hit 196.) Hrbek, Gaetti, and Brunansky each surpassed 30 home runs, a number that no Twin would reach again until
Justin Morneau Justin Ernest George Morneau (born May 15, 1981) is a Canadian former professional baseball first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins, Pittsburgh Pirates, Colorado Rockies, and Chicago White Sox. At and , ...
and
Torii Hunter Torii Kedar Hunter (; born July 18, 1975) is an American former professional baseball center fielder and right fielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, and Detroit Tigers from 1997 ...
in 2006.
Kirby Puckett Kirby Puckett (March 14, 1960 – March 6, 2006) was an American professional baseball player. He played his entire 12-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career as a center fielder for the Minnesota Twins (1984–1995). Puckett is the Twins' all-ti ...
led the AL with 207 hits. Despite the power in their lineup, the Twins were outscored 806-786, one of the largest such differentials for a World Series champion.


Pitching

The top three starting pitchers,
Frank Viola Frank John Viola Jr. (born April 19, 1960) is an American former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Minnesota Twins (1982–1989), New York Mets (1989–1991), Boston Red Sox (1992–1994), Cincinnati Reds (1995), and To ...
,
Bert Blyleven Bert Blyleven (born Rik Aalbert Blijleven, April 6, 1951) is a Dutch-American former professional baseball pitcher who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1970 to 1992, primarily with the Minnesota Twins. Blyleven recorded 3,701 ...
, and Les Straker provided stability throughout the year.
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,
Joe Niekro Joseph Franklin Niekro ( ; November 7, 1944 – October 27, 2006) was an American Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. He was the younger brother of pitcher Phil Niekro, and the father of former Major League first baseman Lance Niekro. Niekr ...
, and Jeff Bittiger were less reliable. Newly acquired closer
Jeff Reardon Jeffrey James Reardon (born October 1, 1955) is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1979–1994 with the New York Mets, Montreal Expos, Minnesota Twins, Boston Red Sox, Atlanta B ...
was a reliable option at the end of games.
Juan Berenguer Juan Bautista Berenguer (born November 30, 1954) is a former Panamanian long relief pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) who played for eight teams from 1978 to 1992. Listed at 5'11 , 200 lb. , Berenguer batted and threw right-handed. He was ...
was the most reliable set-up man, posting a 3.94 ERA.
Bert Blyleven Bert Blyleven (born Rik Aalbert Blijleven, April 6, 1951) is a Dutch-American former professional baseball pitcher who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1970 to 1992, primarily with the Minnesota Twins. Blyleven recorded 3,701 ...
led the AL with 46 home runs allowed.


Defense

The defense was not as strong as would be typical for Twins teams under manager Tom Kelly. Hrbek was the most reliable fielder at first base, and the outfield of
Dan Gladden Clinton Daniel Gladden III (born July 7, 1957) is an American former Major League Baseball player and current radio broadcaster. He was the starting left fielder with the Minnesota Twins' two World Series Championship teams in 1987 and 1991. Base ...
, Puckett, and Brunansky was reliable. Third baseman
Gary Gaetti Gary Joseph Gaetti (, ; born August 19, 1958), is an American former third baseman in Major League Baseball for the Minnesota Twins (1981–1990), California Angels (1991–1993), Kansas City Royals (1993–1995), St. Louis Cardinals (1996–1998) ...
and center fielder
Kirby Puckett Kirby Puckett (March 14, 1960 – March 6, 2006) was an American professional baseball player. He played his entire 12-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career as a center fielder for the Minnesota Twins (1984–1995). Puckett is the Twins' all-ti ...
each won their second Gold Glove Award.


Season standings


Record vs. opponents


Game log

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Bell A bell is a directly struck idiophone percussion instrument. Most bells have the shape of a hollow cup that when struck vibrates in a single strong strike tone, with its sides forming an efficient resonator. The strike may be made by an inter ...
(3–1) , , Smithson (3–2) , , Dixon (1) , , 8,891 , , 14–11 , , L1 , -style= background:#fbb
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Orioles Oriole or Orioles may refer to: Animals * Old World oriole, colorful passerine birds in the family Oriolidae * New World oriole, a group of birds in the family Icteridae Music * The Orioles, an R&B and doo-wop group of the late 1940s and earl ...
, , 0–6 , ,
McGregor McGregor may refer to: People * McGregor (surname) * Clan MacGregor, a Scottish highland clan * McGregor W. Scott (born 1962), U.S. attorney Characters * Mr. McGregor, a fictional character from Peter Rabbit Places in Canada: * McGregor Lake ...
(1–4) , , Blyleven (2–2) , , — , , 10,840 , , 14–12 , , L2 , -style= background:#cfc
27
, , May 7 , ,
Orioles Oriole or Orioles may refer to: Animals * Old World oriole, colorful passerine birds in the family Oriolidae * New World oriole, a group of birds in the family Icteridae Music * The Orioles, an R&B and doo-wop group of the late 1940s and earl ...
, , 5–2 , ,
Viola The viola ( , also , ) is a string instrument that is bow (music), bowed, plucked, or played with varying techniques. Slightly larger than a violin, it has a lower and deeper sound. Since the 18th century, it has been the middle or alto voice of ...
(2–4) , , Flanagan (0–5) , , Reardon (7) , , 14,198 , , 15–12 , , W1 , -style= background:#fbb
28
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Yankees The New York Yankees are an American professional baseball team based in the New York City borough of the Bronx. The Yankees compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East division. They are one of ...
, , 7–11 , , Guante (2–1) , , Reardon (1–2) , , — , , 25,921 , , 15–13 , , L1 , -style= background:#cfc
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, , May 9 , , @
Yankees The New York Yankees are an American professional baseball team based in the New York City borough of the Bronx. The Yankees compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East division. They are one of ...
, , 2–0 , , Straker (2–0) , ,
Rasmussen The surname Rasmussen () is a Danish and Norwegian surname, meaning '' Rasmus' son''. It is the ninth-most-common surname in Denmark, shared by about 1.9% of the population.
(2–2) , , Reardon (8) , , 27,220 , , 16–13 , , W1 , -style= background:#fbb
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, , May 10 , , @
Yankees The New York Yankees are an American professional baseball team based in the New York City borough of the Bronx. The Yankees compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East division. They are one of ...
, , 1–6 , , Charles Hudson (baseball), Hudson (5–0) , , Smithson (3–3) , , — , , 41,691 , , 16–14 , , L1 , -style= background:#cfc
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, , May 11 , , @
Orioles Oriole or Orioles may refer to: Animals * Old World oriole, colorful passerine birds in the family Oriolidae * New World oriole, a group of birds in the family Icteridae Music * The Orioles, an R&B and doo-wop group of the late 1940s and earl ...
, , 10–4 , , Blyleven (3–2) , ,
McGregor McGregor may refer to: People * McGregor (surname) * Clan MacGregor, a Scottish highland clan * McGregor W. Scott (born 1962), U.S. attorney Characters * Mr. McGregor, a fictional character from Peter Rabbit Places in Canada: * McGregor Lake ...
(1–5) , , — , , 25,353 , , 17–14 , , W1 , -style= background:#fbb
32
, , May 12 , , @
Orioles Oriole or Orioles may refer to: Animals * Old World oriole, colorful passerine birds in the family Oriolidae * New World oriole, a group of birds in the family Icteridae Music * The Orioles, an R&B and doo-wop group of the late 1940s and earl ...
, , 7–10 , , Dixon (3–2) , , Reardon (1–3) , , — , , 14,279 , , 17–15 , , L1 , -style= background:#fbb
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, , May 13 , , Blue Jays , , 0–7 , , Clancy (5–2) , ,
Portugal Portugal, officially the Portuguese Republic ( pt, República Portuguesa, links=yes ), is a country whose mainland is located on the Iberian Peninsula of Southwestern Europe, and whose territory also includes the Atlantic archipelagos of ...
(1–2) , , — , , 9,158 , , 17–16 , , L2 , -style= background:#fbb
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, , May 14 , , Blue Jays , , 4–16 , , Stieb (2–2) , , Straker (2–1) , , — , , 10,053 , , 17–17 , , L3 , -style= background:#cfc
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, , May 15 , ,
Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Boston. The Red Sox compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight ...
, , 3–1 , ,
Frazier Frazier is a Scottish surname. Notable people with the surname include: __NOTOC__ A * Adam Frazier (born 1991), American baseball player B *Brenda Frazier (1921-1982), American “celebutante” socialite during the Depression era C *Calvin ...
(4–2) , ,
Hurst Hurst may refer to: Places England * Hurst, Berkshire, a village * Hurst, North Yorkshire, a hamlet * Hurst, a settlement within the village of Martock, Somerset * Hurst, West Sussex, a hamlet * Hurst Spit, a shingle spit in Hampshire ** Hurs ...
(4–4) , , — , , 13,878 , , 18–17 , , W1 , -style= background:#fbb
36
, , May 16 , ,
Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Boston. The Red Sox compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight ...
, , 1–6 , ,
Clemens Clemens is both a Late Latin masculine given name and a surname meaning "merciful". Notable people with the name include: Surname * Adelaide Clemens (born 1989), Australian actress. * Andrew Clemens (b. 1852 or 1857–1894), American folk artist * ...
(3–3) , , Blyleven (3–3) , , — , , 23,414 , , 18–18 , , L1 , -style= background:#cfc
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, , May 17 , ,
Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Boston. The Red Sox compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight ...
, , 10–8 (10) , , Atherton (2–0) , , Schiraldi (1–3) , , — , , 20,716 , , 19–18 , , W1 , -style= background:#fbb
38
, , May 19 , , @ Indians , , 3–4 , , Schrom (3–4) , ,
Portugal Portugal, officially the Portuguese Republic ( pt, República Portuguesa, links=yes ), is a country whose mainland is located on the Iberian Peninsula of Southwestern Europe, and whose territory also includes the Atlantic archipelagos of ...
(1–3) , , — , , 7,045 , , 19–19 , , L1 , -style= background:#cfc
39
, , May 20 , , @ Indians , , 8–2 , , Berenguer (2–0) , , Candiotti (1–6) , , — , , 6,226 , , 20–19 , , W1 , -style= background:#fbb
40
, , May 21 , , @ Indians , , 3–6 , , Swindell (3–3) , , Blyleven (3–4) , , — , , 7,401 , , 20–20 , , L1 , -style= background:#fbb
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, , May 22 , ,
Tigers The tiger (''Panthera tigris'') is the largest living cat species and a member of the genus ''Panthera''. It is most recognisable for its dark vertical stripes on orange fur with a white underside. An apex predator, it primarily preys on un ...
, , 2–3 , ,
Morris Morris may refer to: Places Australia *St Morris, South Australia, place in South Australia Canada * Morris Township, Ontario, now part of the municipality of Morris-Turnberry * Rural Municipality of Morris, Manitoba ** Morris, Manitob ...
(5–2) , ,
Viola The viola ( , also , ) is a string instrument that is bow (music), bowed, plucked, or played with varying techniques. Slightly larger than a violin, it has a lower and deeper sound. Since the 18th century, it has been the middle or alto voice of ...
(2–5) , , — , , 15,423 , , 20–21 , , L2 , -style= background:#cfc
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, , May 23 , ,
Tigers The tiger (''Panthera tigris'') is the largest living cat species and a member of the genus ''Panthera''. It is most recognisable for its dark vertical stripes on orange fur with a white underside. An apex predator, it primarily preys on un ...
, , 7–5 , ,
Anderson Anderson or Andersson may refer to: Companies * Anderson (Carriage), a company that manufactured automobiles from 1907 to 1910 * Anderson Electric, an early 20th-century electric car * Anderson Greenwood, an industrial manufacturer * Anderson ...
(1–0) , ,
Terrell Terrell, Terell, Terrel, or Terrelle may refer to: Places United States *Terrell, Georgia, unincorporated community *Terrell, North Carolina, unincorporated community in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States *Terrell, Texas, city in Kau ...
(3–5) , , Reardon (9) , , 18,601 , , 21–21 , , W1 , -style= background:#fbb
43
, , May 24 , ,
Tigers The tiger (''Panthera tigris'') is the largest living cat species and a member of the genus ''Panthera''. It is most recognisable for its dark vertical stripes on orange fur with a white underside. An apex predator, it primarily preys on un ...
, , 2–7 , ,
Robinson Robinson may refer to: People and names * Robinson (name) Fictional characters * Robinson Crusoe, the main character, and title of a novel by Daniel Defoe, published in 1719 Geography * Robinson projection, a map projection used since the 1960 ...
(3–2) , , Atherton (2–1) , , — , , 16,351 , , 21–22 , , L1 , -style= background:#cfc
44
, , May 26 , , Brewers , , 4–2 , , Blyleven (4–4) , ,
Nieves Nieves is a Spanish surname and a female given name from the title of the Virgin Mary ''Nuestra Señora de las Nieves,'' meaning "Our Lady of the Snows." There is also a Scottish Nieves surname that originated in Nevay, located in Angus, Scotland ...
(3–2) , , Reardon (10) , , 23,276 , , 22–22 , , W1 , -style= background:#cfc
45
, , May 27 , , Brewers , , 7–2 , ,
Viola The viola ( , also , ) is a string instrument that is bow (music), bowed, plucked, or played with varying techniques. Slightly larger than a violin, it has a lower and deeper sound. Since the 18th century, it has been the middle or alto voice of ...
(3–5) , ,
Wegman Wegman is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Bill Wegman, Major League Baseball player * Dorothy Wegman Raphaelson, American dancer, Ziegfeld Girl and vaudeville performer, and novelist * Edward Wegman, American professor of stat ...
(3–5) , ,
Frazier Frazier is a Scottish surname. Notable people with the surname include: __NOTOC__ A * Adam Frazier (born 1991), American baseball player B *Brenda Frazier (1921-1982), American “celebutante” socialite during the Depression era C *Calvin ...
(1) , , 22,947 , , 23–22 , , W2 , -style= background:#cfc
46
, , May 28 , , Brewers , , 13–1 , , Berenguer (3–0) , , Birkbeck (1–4) , , — , , 26,203 , , 24–22 , , W3 , -style= background:#fbb
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, , May 29 , , @
Tigers The tiger (''Panthera tigris'') is the largest living cat species and a member of the genus ''Panthera''. It is most recognisable for its dark vertical stripes on orange fur with a white underside. An apex predator, it primarily preys on un ...
, , 7–15 , ,
Terrell Terrell, Terell, Terrel, or Terrelle may refer to: Places United States *Terrell, Georgia, unincorporated community *Terrell, North Carolina, unincorporated community in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States *Terrell, Texas, city in Kau ...
(4–5) , , Straker (2–2) , , — , , 19,031 , , 24–23 , , L1 , - style= background:#bbb , — , , May 30 , , @
Tigers The tiger (''Panthera tigris'') is the largest living cat species and a member of the genus ''Panthera''. It is most recognisable for its dark vertical stripes on orange fur with a white underside. An apex predator, it primarily preys on un ...
, , colspan="7" , Postponed (rain) ''(Rescheduled May 31)'' , -style= background:#cfc
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, , May 31 (1) , , @
Tigers The tiger (''Panthera tigris'') is the largest living cat species and a member of the genus ''Panthera''. It is most recognisable for its dark vertical stripes on orange fur with a white underside. An apex predator, it primarily preys on un ...
, , 9–5 , , Reardon (2–3) , ,
King King is the title given to a male monarch in a variety of contexts. The female equivalent is queen, which title is also given to the consort of a king. *In the context of prehistory, antiquity and contemporary indigenous peoples, the tit ...
(2–4) , , — , , n/a , , 25–23 , , W1 , -style= background:#cfc
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, , May 31 (2) , , @
Tigers The tiger (''Panthera tigris'') is the largest living cat species and a member of the genus ''Panthera''. It is most recognisable for its dark vertical stripes on orange fur with a white underside. An apex predator, it primarily preys on un ...
, , 11–3 , ,
Frazier Frazier is a Scottish surname. Notable people with the surname include: __NOTOC__ A * Adam Frazier (born 1991), American baseball player B *Brenda Frazier (1921-1982), American “celebutante” socialite during the Depression era C *Calvin ...
(5–2) , , Tanana (4–3) , , — , , 20,993 , , 26–23 , , W2 , - , -style= background:#cfc
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, , June 1 , , @
Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Boston. The Red Sox compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight ...
, , 9–5 , ,
Viola The viola ( , also , ) is a string instrument that is bow (music), bowed, plucked, or played with varying techniques. Slightly larger than a violin, it has a lower and deeper sound. Since the 18th century, it has been the middle or alto voice of ...
(4–5) , ,
Clemens Clemens is both a Late Latin masculine given name and a surname meaning "merciful". Notable people with the name include: Surname * Adelaide Clemens (born 1989), Australian actress. * Andrew Clemens (b. 1852 or 1857–1894), American folk artist * ...
(4–5) , , — , , 20,221 , , 27–23 , , W3 , -style= background:#fbb
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, , June 2 , , @
Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Boston. The Red Sox compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight ...
, , 5–6 , , Schiraldi (3–3) , , Reardon (2–4) , , — , , 16,910 , , 27–24 , , L1 , -style= background:#fbb
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, , June 3 , , @
Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Boston. The Red Sox compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight ...
, , 6–7 (10) , , Schiraldi (4–3) , , Klink (0–1) , , — , , 20,638 , , 27–25 , , L2 , -style= background:#fbb
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, , June 5 , , Rangers , , 9–15 , ,
Harris Harris may refer to: Places Canada * Harris, Ontario * Northland Pyrite Mine (also known as Harris Mine) * Harris, Saskatchewan * Rural Municipality of Harris No. 316, Saskatchewan Scotland * Harris, Outer Hebrides (sometimes called the Isle of ...
(2–4) , , Blyleven (4–5) , , — , , 16,092 , , 27–26 , , L3 , -style= background:#cfc
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, , June 6 , , Rangers , , 3–2 (13) , , Atherton (3–1) , , Williams (3–3) , , — , , 24,992 , , 28–26 , , W1 , -style= background:#cfc
55
, , June 7 , , Rangers , , 7–4 , , Atherton (4–1) , , Russell (0–1) , , — , , 15,795 , , 29–26 , , W2 , -style= background:#cfc
56
, , June 8 , , Royals , , 5–3 , , Niemann (1–0) , , Gubicza (3–7) , , Reardon (11) , , 17,815 , , 30–26 , , W3 , -style= background:#cfc
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, , June 9 , , Royals , , 5–2 , , Niekro (1–0) , ,
Jackson Jackson may refer to: People and fictional characters * Jackson (name), including a list of people and fictional characters with the surname or given name Places Australia * Jackson, Queensland, a town in the Maranoa Region * Jackson North, Qu ...
(2–8) , , Atherton (1) , , 18,563 , , 31–26 , , W4 , -style= background:#cfc
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, , June 10 , , Royals , , 4–3 (10) , , Reardon (3–4) , , Gleaton (1–2) , , — , , 18,560 , , 32–26 , , W5 , - style= background:#bbb , — , , June 11 , , @
White Sox The Chicago White Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Chicago. The White Sox compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Central division. The team is owned by Jerry Reinsdorf, and ...
, , colspan="7" , Postponed (rain) ''(Rescheduled June 12)'' , -style= background:#cfc
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, , June 12 (1) , , @
White Sox The Chicago White Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Chicago. The White Sox compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Central division. The team is owned by Jerry Reinsdorf, and ...
, , 5–2 , ,
Viola The viola ( , also , ) is a string instrument that is bow (music), bowed, plucked, or played with varying techniques. Slightly larger than a violin, it has a lower and deeper sound. Since the 18th century, it has been the middle or alto voice of ...
(5–5) , ,
Long Long may refer to: Measurement * Long, characteristic of something of great duration * Long, characteristic of something of great length * Longitude (abbreviation: long.), a geographic coordinate * Longa (music), note value in early music mens ...
(3–2) , , Reardon (12) , , n/a , , 33–26 , , W6 , -style= background:#cfc
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, , June 12 (2) , , @
White Sox The Chicago White Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Chicago. The White Sox compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Central division. The team is owned by Jerry Reinsdorf, and ...
, , 7–4 , , Berenguer (4–0) , , Nielsen (0–1) , , Atherton (2) , , 18,906 , , 34–26 , , W7 , -style= background:#fbb
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, , June 13 , , @
White Sox The Chicago White Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Chicago. The White Sox compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Central division. The team is owned by Jerry Reinsdorf, and ...
, , 2–6 , ,
Dotson Dotson is a Welsh surname originating from the Cheshire region. This surname is a patronymic of the Middle English name "Dodde." Originally derived from the Germanic root "dodd" meaning "something rounded", used to denote a short, rotund ma Notable ...
(4–4) , , Straker (2–3) , ,
James James is a common English language surname and given name: *James (name), the typically masculine first name James * James (surname), various people with the last name James James or James City may also refer to: People * King James (disambiguati ...
(8) , , 28,087 , , 34–27 , , L1 , -style= background:#cfc
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, , June 14 , , @
White Sox The Chicago White Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Chicago. The White Sox compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Central division. The team is owned by Jerry Reinsdorf, and ...
, , 6–3 , , Niekro (2–0) , , DeLeon (4–6) , , Berenguer (2) , , 17,334 , , 35–27 , , W1 , -style= background:#cfc
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, , June 15 , , @ Brewers , , 5–0 , , Blyleven (5–5) , ,
Wegman Wegman is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Bill Wegman, Major League Baseball player * Dorothy Wegman Raphaelson, American dancer, Ziegfeld Girl and vaudeville performer, and novelist * Edward Wegman, American professor of stat ...
(5–6) , , — , , 18,403 , , 36–27 , , W2 , -style= background:#cfc
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, , June 16 , , @ Brewers , , 7–3 , ,
Viola The viola ( , also , ) is a string instrument that is bow (music), bowed, plucked, or played with varying techniques. Slightly larger than a violin, it has a lower and deeper sound. Since the 18th century, it has been the middle or alto voice of ...
(6–5) , ,
Crim Crim may refer to: * CRIM, the revenue service of the municipalities of Puerto Rico * Crim (surname) * Crim Festival of Races The Crim Festival of Races is an annual road running event with several races and walking events. The original distan ...
(3–4) , , Reardon (13) , , 21,613 , , 37–27 , , W3 , -style= background:#fbb
65
, , June 17 , , @ Brewers , , 5–8 , , Clear (5–1) , , Straker (2–4) , , Plesac (14) , , 23,389 , , 37–28 , , L1 , -style= background:#cfc
66
, , June 19 , ,
White Sox The Chicago White Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Chicago. The White Sox compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Central division. The team is owned by Jerry Reinsdorf, and ...
, , 7–6 , , Reardon (4–4) , ,
Winn Winn may refer to: Places In the United States: * Winn, Maine, a town in Penobscot County * Winn, Michigan, an unincorporated community * Winn Parish, Louisiana Other uses * Winn (surname) (including a list of people with the name) * WINN, an ...
(2–3) , , — , , 24,123 , , 38–28 , , W1 , -style= background:#fbb
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, , June 20 , ,
White Sox The Chicago White Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Chicago. The White Sox compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Central division. The team is owned by Jerry Reinsdorf, and ...
, , 5–10 , , DeLeon (5–6) , , Blyleven (5–6) , , — , , 33,636 , , 38–29 , , L1 , -style= background:#cfc
68
, , June 21 , ,
White Sox The Chicago White Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Chicago. The White Sox compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Central division. The team is owned by Jerry Reinsdorf, and ...
, , 8–6 , , Berenguer (5–0) , ,
Winn Winn may refer to: Places In the United States: * Winn, Maine, a town in Penobscot County * Winn, Michigan, an unincorporated community * Winn Parish, Louisiana Other uses * Winn (surname) (including a list of people with the name) * WINN, an ...
(2–4) , , Reardon (14) , , 29,240 , , 39–29 , , W1 , -style= background:#cfc
69
, , June 23 , , Indians , , 9–4 , , Smithson (4–3) , , Candiotti (2–8) , ,
Frazier Frazier is a Scottish surname. Notable people with the surname include: __NOTOC__ A * Adam Frazier (born 1991), American baseball player B *Brenda Frazier (1921-1982), American “celebutante” socialite during the Depression era C *Calvin ...
(2) , , 17,393 , , 40–29 , , W2 , -style= background:#cfc
70
, , June 24 , , Indians , , 14–8 , , Straker (3–4) , , Swindell (3–7) , , — , , 19,885 , , 41–29 , , W3 , -style= background:#cfc
71
, , June 25 , , Indians , , 4–3 , , Blyleven (6–6) , , Niekro (5–7) , , Reardon (15) , , 27,489 , , 42–29 , , W4 , -style= background:#fbb
72
, , June 26 , , @ Rangers , , 0–1 , , Witt (3–3) , ,
Viola The viola ( , also , ) is a string instrument that is bow (music), bowed, plucked, or played with varying techniques. Slightly larger than a violin, it has a lower and deeper sound. Since the 18th century, it has been the middle or alto voice of ...
(6–6) , , Mohorcic (10) , , 20,605 , , 42–30 , , L1 , -style= background:#fbb
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, , June 27 (1) , , @ Rangers , , 6–11 , , Correa (3–5) , ,
Frazier Frazier is a Scottish surname. Notable people with the surname include: __NOTOC__ A * Adam Frazier (born 1991), American baseball player B *Brenda Frazier (1921-1982), American “celebutante” socialite during the Depression era C *Calvin ...
(5–3) , , Russell (2) , , n/a , , 42–31 , , L2 , -style= background:#fbb
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, , June 27 (2) , , @ Rangers , , 2–7 , ,
Hough Hough may refer to: * Hamstringing, or severing the Achilles tendon of an animal * the leg or shin of an animal (in the Scots language), from which the dish potted hough is made * Hough (surname) Communities United Kingdom * Hough, Alderley E ...
(8–3) , , Atherton (4–2) , , — , , 35,677 , , 42–32 , , L3 , -style= background:#fbb
75
, , June 28 , , @ Rangers , , 3–6 , , Guzman (6–6) , , Smithson (4–4) , , Mohorcic (11) , , 17,477 , , 42–33 , , L4 , -style= background:#fbb
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, , June 29 , , @ Royals , , 2–3 (5) , ,
Jackson Jackson may refer to: People and fictional characters * Jackson (name), including a list of people and fictional characters with the surname or given name Places Australia * Jackson, Queensland, a town in the Maranoa Region * Jackson North, Qu ...
(4–10) , , Straker (3–5) , , — , , 35,872 , , 42–34 , , L5 , -style= background:#cfc
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, , June 30 , , @ Royals , , 3–1 , , Blyleven (7–6) , , Leibrandt (8–6) , , Reardon (16) , , 21,515 , , 43–34 , , W1 , - , -style= background:#fbb
78
, , July 1 , , @ Royals , , 3–4 , , Quisenberry (3–0) , , Atherton (4–3) , , — , , 26,899 , , 43–35 , , L1 , -style= background:#fbb
79
, , July 2 , , @ Royals , , 3–10 , , Saberhagen (14–2) , , Niekro (2–1) , , — , , 35,992 , , 43–36 , , L2 , -style= background:#cfc
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, , July 3 , ,
Orioles Oriole or Orioles may refer to: Animals * Old World oriole, colorful passerine birds in the family Oriolidae * New World oriole, a group of birds in the family Icteridae Music * The Orioles, an R&B and doo-wop group of the late 1940s and earl ...
, , 6–5 (11) , , Reardon (5–4) , , Niedenfuer (1–1) , , — , , 26,331 , , 44–36 , , W1 , -style= background:#cfc
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, , July 4 , ,
Orioles Oriole or Orioles may refer to: Animals * Old World oriole, colorful passerine birds in the family Oriolidae * New World oriole, a group of birds in the family Icteridae Music * The Orioles, an R&B and doo-wop group of the late 1940s and earl ...
, , 4–1 , , Straker (4–5) , ,
Bell A bell is a directly struck idiophone percussion instrument. Most bells have the shape of a hollow cup that when struck vibrates in a single strong strike tone, with its sides forming an efficient resonator. The strike may be made by an inter ...
(6–6) , , Berenguer (3) , , 23,724 , , 45–36 , , W2 , -style= background:#cfc
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Orioles Oriole or Orioles may refer to: Animals * Old World oriole, colorful passerine birds in the family Oriolidae * New World oriole, a group of birds in the family Icteridae Music * The Orioles, an R&B and doo-wop group of the late 1940s and earl ...
, , 4–3 , , Blyleven (8–6) , , Niedenfuer (1–2) , , — , , 21,294 , , 46–36 , , W3 , -style= background:#cfc
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, , July 6 , , @
Yankees The New York Yankees are an American professional baseball team based in the New York City borough of the Bronx. The Yankees compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East division. They are one of ...
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Viola The viola ( , also , ) is a string instrument that is bow (music), bowed, plucked, or played with varying techniques. Slightly larger than a violin, it has a lower and deeper sound. Since the 18th century, it has been the middle or alto voice of ...
(7–6) , , Guidry (1–4) , , — , , 20,141 , , 47–36 , , W4 , -style= background:#fbb
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, , July 7 , , @
Yankees The New York Yankees are an American professional baseball team based in the New York City borough of the Bronx. The Yankees compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East division. They are one of ...
, , 7–12 , , Stoddard (2–1) , , Atherton (4–4) , , — , , 27,697 , , 47–37 , , L1 , -style= background:#fbb
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, , July 8 , , @
Yankees The New York Yankees are an American professional baseball team based in the New York City borough of the Bronx. The Yankees compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East division. They are one of ...
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Rhoden Rhoden is a village and a former municipality in the district of Harz, in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany Germany,, officially the Federal Republic of Germany, is a country in Central Europe. It is the second most populous country in Europ ...
(11–5) , , Smithson (4–5) , , Clements (4) , , 38,168 , , 47–38 , , L2 , -style= background:#cfc
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, , July 9 , , @
Orioles Oriole or Orioles may refer to: Animals * Old World oriole, colorful passerine birds in the family Oriolidae * New World oriole, a group of birds in the family Icteridae Music * The Orioles, an R&B and doo-wop group of the late 1940s and earl ...
, , 3–1 , , Straker (5–5) , ,
Bell A bell is a directly struck idiophone percussion instrument. Most bells have the shape of a hollow cup that when struck vibrates in a single strong strike tone, with its sides forming an efficient resonator. The strike may be made by an inter ...
(6–7) , , Reardon (17) , , 22,656 , , 48–38 , , W1 , -style= background:#fbb
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, , July 10 , , @
Orioles Oriole or Orioles may refer to: Animals * Old World oriole, colorful passerine birds in the family Oriolidae * New World oriole, a group of birds in the family Icteridae Music * The Orioles, an R&B and doo-wop group of the late 1940s and earl ...
, , 12–13 , , Williamson (3–6) , ,
Frazier Frazier is a Scottish surname. Notable people with the surname include: __NOTOC__ A * Adam Frazier (born 1991), American baseball player B *Brenda Frazier (1921-1982), American “celebutante” socialite during the Depression era C *Calvin ...
(5–4) , , — , , 28,057 , , 48–39 , , L1 , -style= background:#cfc
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, , July 11 , , @
Orioles Oriole or Orioles may refer to: Animals * Old World oriole, colorful passerine birds in the family Oriolidae * New World oriole, a group of birds in the family Icteridae Music * The Orioles, an R&B and doo-wop group of the late 1940s and earl ...
, , 2–1 , ,
Viola The viola ( , also , ) is a string instrument that is bow (music), bowed, plucked, or played with varying techniques. Slightly larger than a violin, it has a lower and deeper sound. Since the 18th century, it has been the middle or alto voice of ...
(8–6) , ,
Griffin The griffin, griffon, or gryphon (Ancient Greek: , ''gryps''; Classical Latin: ''grȳps'' or ''grȳpus''; Late Latin, Late and Medieval Latin: ''gryphes'', ''grypho'' etc.; Old French: ''griffon'') is a legendary creature with the body, tail ...
(1–3) , , — , , 25,690 , , 49–39 , , W1 , -style= background:#fbb
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, , July 12 , , @
Orioles Oriole or Orioles may refer to: Animals * Old World oriole, colorful passerine birds in the family Oriolidae * New World oriole, a group of birds in the family Icteridae Music * The Orioles, an R&B and doo-wop group of the late 1940s and earl ...
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Schmidt Schmidt may refer to: * Schmidt (surname), including list of people with the surname * Schmidt (singer) (born 1990), German pop and jazz singer * Schmidt (lunar crater), a small lunar impact crater * Schmidt (Martian crater), a List of craters on ...
(9–2) , , Niekro (2–2) , , — , , 27,486 , , 49–40 , , L1 , - style="text-align:center; background:#bbcaff;" , colspan="10" , 58th All-Star Game in Oakland, California , -style= background:#fbb
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, , July 16 , , Blue Jays , , 2–5 , ,
Key Key or The Key may refer to: Common meanings * Key (cryptography), a piece of information that controls the operation of a cryptography algorithm * Key (lock), device used to control access to places or facilities restricted by a lock * Key (map ...
(10–6) , , Blyleven (8–7) , ,
Henke Henke is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Adolph Henke (1775–1843), German physician and pharmacologist known for his work in medical forensics * Brad William Henke (1966–2022), American actor and football player ...
(18) , , 34,334 , , 49–41 , , L2 , -style= background:#cfc
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, , July 17 , , Blue Jays , , 3–2 , ,
Viola The viola ( , also , ) is a string instrument that is bow (music), bowed, plucked, or played with varying techniques. Slightly larger than a violin, it has a lower and deeper sound. Since the 18th century, it has been the middle or alto voice of ...
(9–6) , , Eichhorn (8–5) , , Reardon (18) , , 28,234 , , 50–41 , , W1 , -style= background:#fbb
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, , July 18 , , Blue Jays , , 5–7 , , Stieb (8–5) , , Niekro (2–3) , , — , , 38,365 , , 50–42 , , L1 , -style= background:#cfc
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, , July 19 , , Blue Jays , , 7–6 , , Schatzeder (1–0) , , Lavelle (1–1) , , Reardon (19) , , 32,095 , , 51–42 , , W1 , -style= background:#fbb
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, , July 20 , ,
Yankees The New York Yankees are an American professional baseball team based in the New York City borough of the Bronx. The Yankees compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East division. They are one of ...
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John John is a common English name and surname: * John (given name) * John (surname) John may also refer to: New Testament Works * Gospel of John, a title often shortened to John * First Epistle of John, often shortened to 1 John * Secon ...
(9–3) , , Straker (5–6) , , — , , 34,966 , , 51–43 , , L1 , -style= background:#cfc
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, , July 21 , ,
Yankees The New York Yankees are an American professional baseball team based in the New York City borough of the Bronx. The Yankees compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East division. They are one of ...
, , 2–1 , , Blyleven (9–7) , , Stoddard (2–2) , , — , , 37,391 , , 52–43 , , W1 , -style= background:#cfc
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, , July 22 , ,
Yankees The New York Yankees are an American professional baseball team based in the New York City borough of the Bronx. The Yankees compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East division. They are one of ...
, , 3–1 , ,
Viola The viola ( , also , ) is a string instrument that is bow (music), bowed, plucked, or played with varying techniques. Slightly larger than a violin, it has a lower and deeper sound. Since the 18th century, it has been the middle or alto voice of ...
(10–6) , ,
Rhoden Rhoden is a village and a former municipality in the district of Harz, in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany Germany,, officially the Federal Republic of Germany, is a country in Central Europe. It is the second most populous country in Europ ...
(12–6) , , Reardon (20) , , 40,054 , , 53–43 , , W2 , -style= background:#fbb
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, , July 23 , , @ Blue Jays , , 3–4 , , Stieb (9–5) , ,
Frazier Frazier is a Scottish surname. Notable people with the surname include: __NOTOC__ A * Adam Frazier (born 1991), American baseball player B *Brenda Frazier (1921-1982), American “celebutante” socialite during the Depression era C *Calvin ...
(5–5) , , — , , 35,320 , , 53–44 , , L1 , -style= background:#fbb
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, , July 24 , , @ Blue Jays , , 6–8 , , Eichhorn (9–5) , , Reardon (5–5) , ,
Henke Henke is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Adolph Henke (1775–1843), German physician and pharmacologist known for his work in medical forensics * Brad William Henke (1966–2022), American actor and football player ...
(20) , , 30,382 , , 53–45 , , L2 , -style= background:#cfc
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, , July 25 , , @ Blue Jays , , 13–9 , , Schatzeder (2–0) , , Musselman (7–4) , , — , , 36,395 , , 54–45 , , W1 , -style= background:#fbb
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, , July 26 , , @ Blue Jays , , 2–4 , ,
Key Key or The Key may refer to: Common meanings * Key (cryptography), a piece of information that controls the operation of a cryptography algorithm * Key (lock), device used to control access to places or facilities restricted by a lock * Key (map ...
(11–6) , , Blyleven (9–8) , ,
Henke Henke is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Adolph Henke (1775–1843), German physician and pharmacologist known for his work in medical forensics * Brad William Henke (1966–2022), American actor and football player ...
(21) , , 33,393 , , 54–46 , , L1 , -style= background:#cfc
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, , July 27 , , @ Mariners , , 4–3 , ,
Viola The viola ( , also , ) is a string instrument that is bow (music), bowed, plucked, or played with varying techniques. Slightly larger than a violin, it has a lower and deeper sound. Since the 18th century, it has been the middle or alto voice of ...
(11–6) , , Nunez (3–2) , , Reardon (21) , , 13,858 , , 55–46 , , W1 , -style= background:#fbb
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, , July 28 , , @ Mariners , , 1–6 , , Morgan (8–11) , , Niekro (2–4) , , — , , 13,495 , , 55–47 , , L1 , -style= background:#fbb
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, , July 29 , , @ Mariners , , 3–8 , , Guetterman (9–2) , , Smithson (4–6) , , — , , 14,320 , , 55–48 , , L2 , -style= background:#cfc
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, , July 31 , , @
Athletics Athletics may refer to: Sports * Sport of athletics, a collection of sporting events that involve competitive running, jumping, throwing, and walking ** Track and field, a sub-category of the above sport * Athletics (physical culture), competi ...
, , 5–3 , , Blyleven (10–8) , ,
Lamp Lamp, Lamps or LAMP may refer to: Lighting * Oil lamp, using an oil-based fuel source * Kerosene lamp, using kerosene as a fuel * Electric lamp, or light bulb, a replaceable component that produces light from electricity * Light fixture, or li ...
(1–2) , , Reardon (22) , , 32,097 , , 56–48 , , W1 , - , -style= background:#fbb
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, , August 1 , , @
Athletics Athletics may refer to: Sports * Sport of athletics, a collection of sporting events that involve competitive running, jumping, throwing, and walking ** Track and field, a sub-category of the above sport * Athletics (physical culture), competi ...
, , 2–3 , , Stewart (14–7) , ,
Viola The viola ( , also , ) is a string instrument that is bow (music), bowed, plucked, or played with varying techniques. Slightly larger than a violin, it has a lower and deeper sound. Since the 18th century, it has been the middle or alto voice of ...
(11–7) , , — , , 40,929 , , 56–49 , , L1 , -style= background:#fbb
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, , August 2 , , @
Athletics Athletics may refer to: Sports * Sport of athletics, a collection of sporting events that involve competitive running, jumping, throwing, and walking ** Track and field, a sub-category of the above sport * Athletics (physical culture), competi ...
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Nelson Nelson may refer to: Arts and entertainment * ''Nelson'' (1918 film), a historical film directed by Maurice Elvey * ''Nelson'' (1926 film), a historical film directed by Walter Summers * ''Nelson'' (opera), an opera by Lennox Berkeley to a lib ...
(5–2) , , Reardon (5–6) , , — , , 33,215 , , 56–50 , , L2 , -style= background:#cfc
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, , August 3 , , @
Angels In various theistic religious traditions an angel is a supernatural spiritual being who serves God. Abrahamic religions often depict angels as benevolent celestial intermediaries between God (or Heaven) and humanity. Other roles incl ...
, , 11–3 , , Schatzeder (3–0) , , Witt (13–7) , , — , , 33,983 , , 57–50 , , W1 , -style= background:#fbb
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, , August 4 , , @
Angels In various theistic religious traditions an angel is a supernatural spiritual being who serves God. Abrahamic religions often depict angels as benevolent celestial intermediaries between God (or Heaven) and humanity. Other roles incl ...
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Sutton Sutton (''south settlement'' or ''south town'' in Old English) may refer to: Places United Kingdom England In alphabetical order by county: * Sutton, Bedfordshire * Sutton, Berkshire, a location * Sutton-in-the-Isle, Ely, Cambridgeshire * ...
(8–9) , ,
Carlton Carlton may refer to: People * Carlton (name), a list of those with the given name or surname * Carlton (singer), English soul singer Carlton McCarthy * Carlton, a pen name used by Joseph Caldwell (1773–1835), American educator, Presbyterian ...
(0–1) , , Lucas (2) , , 37,371 , , 57–51 , , L1 , -style= background:#fbb
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, , August 5 , , @
Angels In various theistic religious traditions an angel is a supernatural spiritual being who serves God. Abrahamic religions often depict angels as benevolent celestial intermediaries between God (or Heaven) and humanity. Other roles incl ...
, , 1–6 , , Candelaria (6–3) , , Blyleven (10–9) , , — , , 34,059 , , 57–52 , , L2 , -style= background:#cfc
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, , August 6 , ,
Athletics Athletics may refer to: Sports * Sport of athletics, a collection of sporting events that involve competitive running, jumping, throwing, and walking ** Track and field, a sub-category of the above sport * Athletics (physical culture), competi ...
, , 9–4 , ,
Viola The viola ( , also , ) is a string instrument that is bow (music), bowed, plucked, or played with varying techniques. Slightly larger than a violin, it has a lower and deeper sound. Since the 18th century, it has been the middle or alto voice of ...
(12–7) , , Stewart (14–8) , , — , , 39,177 , , 58–52 , , W1 , -style= background:#cfc
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, , August 7 , ,
Athletics Athletics may refer to: Sports * Sport of athletics, a collection of sporting events that involve competitive running, jumping, throwing, and walking ** Track and field, a sub-category of the above sport * Athletics (physical culture), competi ...
, , 9–4 , , Niekro (3–4) , ,
Lamp Lamp, Lamps or LAMP may refer to: Lighting * Oil lamp, using an oil-based fuel source * Kerosene lamp, using kerosene as a fuel * Electric lamp, or light bulb, a replaceable component that produces light from electricity * Light fixture, or li ...
(1–3) , , — , , 36,146 , , 59–52 , , W2 , -style= background:#cfc
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, , August 8 , ,
Athletics Athletics may refer to: Sports * Sport of athletics, a collection of sporting events that involve competitive running, jumping, throwing, and walking ** Track and field, a sub-category of the above sport * Athletics (physical culture), competi ...
, , 9–2 , ,
Carlton Carlton may refer to: People * Carlton (name), a list of those with the given name or surname * Carlton (singer), English soul singer Carlton McCarthy * Carlton, a pen name used by Joseph Caldwell (1773–1835), American educator, Presbyterian ...
(1–1) , ,
Young Young may refer to: * Offspring, the product of reproduction of a new organism produced by one or more parents * Youth, the time of life when one is young, often meaning the time between childhood and adulthood Music * The Young, an American roc ...
(10–6) , , — , , 50,237 , , 60–52 , , W3 , -style= background:#cfc
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, , August 9 , ,
Athletics Athletics may refer to: Sports * Sport of athletics, a collection of sporting events that involve competitive running, jumping, throwing, and walking ** Track and field, a sub-category of the above sport * Athletics (physical culture), competi ...
, , 7–5 , , Blyleven (11–9) , , Ontiveros (6–6) , , Reardon (23) , , 33,948 , , 61–52 , , W4 , -style= background:#cfc
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, , August 11 , ,
Angels In various theistic religious traditions an angel is a supernatural spiritual being who serves God. Abrahamic religions often depict angels as benevolent celestial intermediaries between God (or Heaven) and humanity. Other roles incl ...
, , 7–2 , ,
Viola The viola ( , also , ) is a string instrument that is bow (music), bowed, plucked, or played with varying techniques. Slightly larger than a violin, it has a lower and deeper sound. Since the 18th century, it has been the middle or alto voice of ...
(13–7) , , Candelaria (6–4) , , — , , 39,163 , , 62–52 , , W5 , -style= background:#fbb
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, , August 12 , ,
Angels In various theistic religious traditions an angel is a supernatural spiritual being who serves God. Abrahamic religions often depict angels as benevolent celestial intermediaries between God (or Heaven) and humanity. Other roles incl ...
, , 2–8 , , McCaskill (3–4) , , Straker (5–7) , , — , , 33,033 , , 62–53 , , L1 , -style= background:#fbb
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, , August 13 , ,
Angels In various theistic religious traditions an angel is a supernatural spiritual being who serves God. Abrahamic religions often depict angels as benevolent celestial intermediaries between God (or Heaven) and humanity. Other roles incl ...
, , 1–5 , , Witt (14–8) , ,
Carlton Carlton may refer to: People * Carlton (name), a list of those with the given name or surname * Carlton (singer), English soul singer Carlton McCarthy * Carlton, a pen name used by Joseph Caldwell (1773–1835), American educator, Presbyterian ...
(1–2) , , — , , 35,837 , , 62–54 , , L2 , -style= background:#cfc
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, , August 14 , , Mariners , , 6–3 , , Blyleven (12–9) , , Morgan (10–12) , , — , , 26,291 , , 63–54 , , W1 , -style= background:#cfc
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, , August 15 , , Mariners , , 14–4 , ,
Smith Smith may refer to: People * Metalsmith, or simply smith, a craftsman fashioning tools or works of art out of various metals * Smith (given name) * Smith (surname), a family name originating in England, Scotland and Ireland ** List of people wi ...
(1–0) , , Guetterman (9–4) , , — , , 31,154 , , 64–54 , , W2 , -style= background:#cfc
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, , August 16 , , Mariners , , 5–1 , ,
Viola The viola ( , also , ) is a string instrument that is bow (music), bowed, plucked, or played with varying techniques. Slightly larger than a violin, it has a lower and deeper sound. Since the 18th century, it has been the middle or alto voice of ...
(14–7) , , Moore (5–15) , , — , , 28,006 , , 65–54 , , W3 , -style= background:#cfc
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, , August 17 , , Mariners , , 4–2 , , Straker (6–7) , , Langston (13–10) , , Reardon (24) , , 29,623 , , 66–54 , , W4 , -style= background:#fbb
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, , August 18 , , @
Tigers The tiger (''Panthera tigris'') is the largest living cat species and a member of the genus ''Panthera''. It is most recognisable for its dark vertical stripes on orange fur with a white underside. An apex predator, it primarily preys on un ...
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Morris Morris may refer to: Places Australia *St Morris, South Australia, place in South Australia Canada * Morris Township, Ontario, now part of the municipality of Morris-Turnberry * Rural Municipality of Morris, Manitoba ** Morris, Manitob ...
(14–6) , ,
Carlton Carlton may refer to: People * Carlton (name), a list of those with the given name or surname * Carlton (singer), English soul singer Carlton McCarthy * Carlton, a pen name used by Joseph Caldwell (1773–1835), American educator, Presbyterian ...
(1–3) , , — , , 32,053 , , 66–55 , , L1 , -style= background:#fbb
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, , August 19 , , @
Tigers The tiger (''Panthera tigris'') is the largest living cat species and a member of the genus ''Panthera''. It is most recognisable for its dark vertical stripes on orange fur with a white underside. An apex predator, it primarily preys on un ...
, , 1–7 , ,
Terrell Terrell, Terell, Terrel, or Terrelle may refer to: Places United States *Terrell, Georgia, unincorporated community *Terrell, North Carolina, unincorporated community in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States *Terrell, Texas, city in Kau ...
(10–10) , , Blyleven (12–10) , , — , , 38,163 , , 66–56 , , L2 , -style= background:#fbb
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, , August 20 , , @
Tigers The tiger (''Panthera tigris'') is the largest living cat species and a member of the genus ''Panthera''. It is most recognisable for its dark vertical stripes on orange fur with a white underside. An apex predator, it primarily preys on un ...
, , 0–8 , ,
Alexander Alexander is a male given name. The most prominent bearer of the name is Alexander the Great, the king of the Ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia who created one of the largest empires in ancient history. Variants listed here are Aleksandar, Al ...
(1–0) , , Niekro (3–5) , , — , , 45,804 , , 66–57 , , L3 , -style= background:#fbb
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, , August 21 , , @
Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Boston. The Red Sox compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight ...
, , 3–11 , ,
Clemens Clemens is both a Late Latin masculine given name and a surname meaning "merciful". Notable people with the name include: Surname * Adelaide Clemens (born 1989), Australian actress. * Andrew Clemens (b. 1852 or 1857–1894), American folk artist * ...
(13–7) , ,
Viola The viola ( , also , ) is a string instrument that is bow (music), bowed, plucked, or played with varying techniques. Slightly larger than a violin, it has a lower and deeper sound. Since the 18th century, it has been the middle or alto voice of ...
(14–8) , , Gardner (5) , , 33,490 , , 66–58 , , L4 , -style= background:#fbb
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, , August 22 , , @
Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Boston. The Red Sox compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight ...
, , 5–6 , , Schiraldi (8–5) , , Straker (6–8) , , — , , 29,794 , , 66–59 , , L5 , -style= background:#fbb
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, , August 23 , , @
Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Boston. The Red Sox compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight ...
, , 4–6 , , Sellers (5–6) , ,
Carlton Carlton may refer to: People * Carlton (name), a list of those with the given name or surname * Carlton (singer), English soul singer Carlton McCarthy * Carlton, a pen name used by Joseph Caldwell (1773–1835), American educator, Presbyterian ...
(1–4) , , Gardner (6) , , 32,956 , , 66–60 , , L6 , -style= background:#cfc
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, , August 24 , ,
Tigers The tiger (''Panthera tigris'') is the largest living cat species and a member of the genus ''Panthera''. It is most recognisable for its dark vertical stripes on orange fur with a white underside. An apex predator, it primarily preys on un ...
, , 5–4 , , Reardon (6–6) , ,
King King is the title given to a male monarch in a variety of contexts. The female equivalent is queen, which title is also given to the consort of a king. *In the context of prehistory, antiquity and contemporary indigenous peoples, the tit ...
(6–9) , , — , , 27,338 , , 67–60 , , W1 , -style= background:#fbb
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, , August 25 , ,
Tigers The tiger (''Panthera tigris'') is the largest living cat species and a member of the genus ''Panthera''. It is most recognisable for its dark vertical stripes on orange fur with a white underside. An apex predator, it primarily preys on un ...
, , 4–5 , ,
Alexander Alexander is a male given name. The most prominent bearer of the name is Alexander the Great, the king of the Ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia who created one of the largest empires in ancient history. Variants listed here are Aleksandar, Al ...
(2–0) , , Niekro (3–6) , , Henneman (4) , , 30,639 , , 67–61 , , L1 , -style= background:#fbb
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, , August 26 , ,
Tigers The tiger (''Panthera tigris'') is the largest living cat species and a member of the genus ''Panthera''. It is most recognisable for its dark vertical stripes on orange fur with a white underside. An apex predator, it primarily preys on un ...
, , 8–10 , ,
Petry Petry, or Pétry, is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Ann Petry (1908–1997), American author * August Arthur Petry (1858–1932), German botanist and entomologist * Cássio Petry (born 1978), Brazilian canoeist * Christian P ...
(8–6) , , Reardon (6–7) , ,
Hernández Hernández is a widespread Spanish surname that became common around the 15th century. Originally a patronymic, it means son of Hernán, Hernando or Fernando—the Spanish version of Germanic Ferdinand. Fernández is a very common variant of the n ...
(7) , , 29,265 , , 67–62 , , L2 , -style= background:#fbb
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, , August 28 , , @ Brewers , , 0–1 , ,
Bosio Bosio is a ''comune'' (municipality) in the Province of Alessandria in the Italian region Piedmont, located about southeast of Turin and about southeast of Alessandria. Bosio borders the following municipalities: Campo Ligure, Campomorone, Ca ...
(8–5) , , Straker (6–9) , , — , , 22,461 , , 67–63 , , L3 , -style= background:#cfc
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, , August 29 , , @ Brewers , , 12–3 , , Blyleven (13–10) , , Barker (2–1) , , — , , 34,834 , , 68–63 , , W1 , -style= background:#cfc
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, , August 30 , , @ Brewers , , 10–6 , , Atherton (5–4) , ,
Crim Crim may refer to: * CRIM, the revenue service of the municipalities of Puerto Rico * Crim (surname) * Crim Festival of Races The Crim Festival of Races is an annual road running event with several races and walking events. The original distan ...
(5–6) , , Reardon (25) , , 22,417 , , 69—63 , , W2 , - , -style= background:#fbb
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, , September 1 , ,
Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Boston. The Red Sox compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight ...
, , 0–9 , , Sellers (6–6) , , Niekro (3–7) , , — , , 25,508 , , 69–64 , , L1 , -style= background:#cfc
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Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Boston. The Red Sox compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight ...
, , 5–4 , , Straker (7–9) , ,
Nipper Nipper (1884 – September 1895) was a dog from Bristol, England, who served as the model for an 1898 painting by Francis Barraud titled ''His Master's Voice''. This image became one of the world's best known trademarks, the famous dog-and-gr ...
(8–11) , , Reardon (26) , , 19,565 , , 70–64 , , W1 , -style= background:#cfc
135
, , September 3 , ,
Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Boston. The Red Sox compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight ...
, , 2–1 (10) , , Atherton (6–4) , , Gardner (1–6) , , — , , 20,009 , , 71–64 , , W2 , -style= background:#cfc
136
, , September 4 , , Brewers , , 2–1 (12) , , Berenguer (6–0) , , Plesac (5–5) , , — , , 27,380 , , 72–64 , , W3 , -style= background:#cfc
137
, , September 5 , , Brewers , , 2–1 , , Atherton (7–4) , ,
Crim Crim may refer to: * CRIM, the revenue service of the municipalities of Puerto Rico * Crim (surname) * Crim Festival of Races The Crim Festival of Races is an annual road running event with several races and walking events. The original distan ...
(5–7) , , — , , 51,122 , , 73–64 , , W4 , -style= background:#fbb
138
, , September 6 , , Brewers , , 0–6 , , Higuera (15–9) , ,
Carlton Carlton may refer to: People * Carlton (name), a list of those with the given name or surname * Carlton (singer), English soul singer Carlton McCarthy * Carlton, a pen name used by Joseph Caldwell (1773–1835), American educator, Presbyterian ...
(1–5) , , — , , 36,586 , , 73–65 , , L1 , -style= background:#cfc
139
, , September 7 , ,
White Sox The Chicago White Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Chicago. The White Sox compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Central division. The team is owned by Jerry Reinsdorf, and ...
, , 8–1 , , Bittiger (1–0) , , LaPoint (3–3) , , — , , 22,623 , , 74–65 , , W1 , -style= background:#fbb
140
, , September 8 , ,
White Sox The Chicago White Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Chicago. The White Sox compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Central division. The team is owned by Jerry Reinsdorf, and ...
, , 3–4 , , Bannister (12–10) , , Blyleven (13–11) , , Thigpen (9) , , 12,360 , , 74–66 , , L1 , -style= background:#cfc
141
, , September 9 , ,
White Sox The Chicago White Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Chicago. The White Sox compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Central division. The team is owned by Jerry Reinsdorf, and ...
, , 2–1 , ,
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(15–8) , ,
Winn Winn may refer to: Places In the United States: * Winn, Maine, a town in Penobscot County * Winn, Michigan, an unincorporated community * Winn Parish, Louisiana Other uses * Winn (surname) (including a list of people with the name) * WINN, an ...
(4–6) , , — , , 15,394 , , 75–66 , , W1 , -style= background:#cfc
142
, , September 11 , , @ Indians , , 13–10 (11) , , Reardon (7–7) , ,
Gordon Gordon may refer to: People * Gordon (given name), a masculine given name, including list of persons and fictional characters * Gordon (surname), the surname * Gordon (slave), escaped to a Union Army camp during the U.S. Civil War * Clan Gordon, ...
(0–3) , , Berenguer (4) , , 7,964 , , 76–66 , , W2 , -style= background:#fbb
143
, , September 12 , , @ Indians , , 4–5 , ,
Jones Jones may refer to: People *Jones (surname), a common Welsh and English surname *List of people with surname Jones * Jones (singer), a British singer-songwriter Arts and entertainment * Jones (''Animal Farm''), a human character in George Orwell ...
(4–4) , , Berenguer (6–1) , , — , , 9,156 , , 76–67 , , L1 , -style= background:#cfc
144
, , September 13 , , @ Indians , , 7–3 (10) , , Reardon (8–7) , , Candiotti (7–16) , , — , , 7,474 , , 77–67 , , W1 , -style= background:#fbb
145
, , September 14 , , @
White Sox The Chicago White Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Chicago. The White Sox compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Central division. The team is owned by Jerry Reinsdorf, and ...
, , 2–8 , , LaPoint (4–3) , ,
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(15–9) , , — , , 7,898 , , 77–68 , , L1 , -style= background:#fbb
146
, , September 15 , , @
White Sox The Chicago White Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Chicago. The White Sox compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Central division. The team is owned by Jerry Reinsdorf, and ...
, , 2–6 , , McDowell (1–0) , , Niekro (3–8) , , — , , 7,947 , , 77–69 , , L2 , -style= background:#fbb
147
, , September 16 , , @
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, , 10–13 , , DeLeon (10–12) , , Smithson (4–7) , , Thigpen (11) , , 8,921 , , 77–70 , , L3 , -style= background:#cfc
148
, , September 18 , , Indians , , 9–4 , , Blyleven (14–11) , , Akerfelds (2–5) , , — , , 23,173 , , 78–70 , , W1 , -style= background:#cfc
149
, , September 19 , , Indians , , 3–1 , ,
Viola The viola ( , also , ) is a string instrument that is bow (music), bowed, plucked, or played with varying techniques. Slightly larger than a violin, it has a lower and deeper sound. Since the 18th century, it has been the middle or alto voice of ...
(16–9) , , Candiotti (7–17) , , Reardon (27) , , 23,581 , , 79–70 , , W2 , -style= background:#cfc
150
, , September 20 , , Indians , , 3–2 , , Straker (8–9) , ,
Yett A yett (from the Old English and Scots language word for "gate") is a gate or grille of latticed wrought iron bars used for defensive purposes in castles and tower houses. Unlike a portcullis, which is raised and lowered vertically using mecha ...
(3–8) , , Reardon (28) , , 18,906 , , 80–70 , , W3 , -style= background:#cfc
151
, , September 22 , , Rangers , , 6–4 , , Niekro (4–8) , ,
Harris Harris may refer to: Places Canada * Harris, Ontario * Northland Pyrite Mine (also known as Harris Mine) * Harris, Saskatchewan * Rural Municipality of Harris No. 316, Saskatchewan Scotland * Harris, Outer Hebrides (sometimes called the Isle of ...
(5–10) , , Reardon (29) , , 18,294 , , 81–70 , , W4 , -style= background:#cfc
152
, , September 23 , , Rangers , , 4–2 , , Berenguer (7–1) , , Guzman (14–12) , , Reardon (30) , , 20,640 , , 82–70 , , W5 , -style= background:#cfc
153
, , September 24 , , Rangers , , 4–0 , ,
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(17–9) , ,
Hough Hough may refer to: * Hamstringing, or severing the Achilles tendon of an animal * the leg or shin of an animal (in the Scots language), from which the dish potted hough is made * Hough (surname) Communities United Kingdom * Hough, Alderley E ...
(17–12) , , — , , 23,496 , , 83–70 , , W6 , -style= background:#fbb
154
, , September 25 , , Royals , , 4–6 , , Farr (4–3) , , Schatzeder (3–1) , , Garber (6) , , 52,704 , , 83–71 , , L1 , -style= background:#fbb
155
, , September 26 , , Royals , , 4–7 , ,
Davis Davis may refer to: Places Antarctica * Mount Davis (Antarctica) * Davis Island (Palmer Archipelago) * Davis Valley, Queen Elizabeth Land Canada * Davis, Saskatchewan, an unincorporated community * Davis Strait, between Nunavut and Gre ...
(5–2) , , Reardon (8–8) , , Garber (7) , , 46,263 , , 83–72 , , L2 , -style= background:#cfc
156
, , September 27 , , Royals , , 8–1 , , Blyleven (15–11) , , Leibrandt (15–11) , , — , , 53,106 , , 84–72 , , W1 , -style= background:#cfc
157
, , September 28 , , @ Rangers , , 5–3 , , Berenguer (8–1) , , Guzman (14–13) , , Reardon (31) , , 9,986 , , 85–72 , , W2 , -style= background:#fbb
158
, , September 29 , , @ Rangers , , 5–7 , ,
Hough Hough may refer to: * Hamstringing, or severing the Achilles tendon of an animal * the leg or shin of an animal (in the Scots language), from which the dish potted hough is made * Hough (surname) Communities United Kingdom * Hough, Alderley E ...
(18–12) , , Atherton (7–5) , , — , , 10,328 , , 85–73 , , L1 , -style= background:#fbb
159
, , September 30 , , @ Rangers , , 1–2 , , Witt (8–10) , , Straker (8–10) , , — , , 9,309 , , 85–74 , , L2 , - , -style= background:#fbb
160
, , October 2 , , @ Royals , , 3–6 , , Saberhagen (18–10) , ,
Viola The viola ( , also , ) is a string instrument that is bow (music), bowed, plucked, or played with varying techniques. Slightly larger than a violin, it has a lower and deeper sound. Since the 18th century, it has been the middle or alto voice of ...
(17–10) , , — , , 22,578 , , 85–75 , , L3 , -style= background:#fbb
161
, , October 3 , , @ Royals , , 2–4 , , Leibrandt (16–11) , , Blyleven (15–12) , , Garber (8) , , 28,082 , , 85–76 , , L4 , -style= background:#fbb
162
, , October 4 , , @ Royals , , 1–10 , , Gubicza (13–18) , , Niekro (4–9) , , — , , 26,341 , , 85–77 , , L5 , - , - , ''Legend:      = Win      = Loss      = Postponement
Bold = Twins team member''


Notable transactions

* March 31, 1987: Minor leaguers Jose Dominguez and Ray Velázquez and a player to be named later were traded by the Twins to the
San Francisco Giants The San Francisco Giants are an American professional baseball team based in San Francisco, California. The Giants compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) West division. Founded in 1883 as the New Yor ...
for outfielder
Dan Gladden Clinton Daniel Gladden III (born July 7, 1957) is an American former Major League Baseball player and current radio broadcaster. He was the starting left fielder with the Minnesota Twins' two World Series Championship teams in 1987 and 1991. Base ...
and minor leaguer David Blakely. The Twins completed the deal by sending
Bryan Hickerson Bryan David Hickerson (born October 13, 1963) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the San Francisco Giants, Chicago Cubs, and Colorado Rockies from 1991 to 1995. Biography A native of Bemidji, Minnesota, Hickerson graduate ...
to the Giants on June 15. * May 10, 1987: Bill Latham was traded by the Twins to the
New York Mets The New York Mets are an American professional baseball team based in the New York City borough of Queens. The Mets compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member of the National League (NL) East division. They are one of two major league ...
for Jayson Felice (minors). * May 22, 1987:
Sal Butera Salvatore Philip Butera (born September 25, 1952) is an American former professional baseball catcher. He was a major league scout for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball during the 2015 season. Playing career Signed by the Minnesota ...
was signed as a free agent by the Twins. * June 2, 1987: 1987 Major League Baseball draft **
Willie Banks William Augustus Banks III (born March 11, 1956) is an American athlete. Born at Travis Air Force Base, California, he grew up in San Diego County and went to Oceanside High School. Banks is an Eagle Scout. Track and Field Banks was a track & ...
was drafted by the Twins in the 1st round (3rd pick overall). ** Terry Jorgensen was drafted by the Twins in the 2nd round. **
Larry Casian Lawrence Paul Casian (born October 28, 1965), is an American professional baseball player who pitched in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1990 to 1998. Casian graduated from Lakewood High School in 1983. Casian was an assistant coach for the ba ...
was drafted by the Twins in the 6th round. **
Mark Guthrie Mark Andrew Guthrie (born September 22, 1965) is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher who played for several teams between 1989 and 2003 and was a member of the 1991 World Series Champion Minnesota Twins. Career After graduating from ...
was drafted by the Twins in the 7th round. **
Chip Hale Walter William "Chip" Hale (born December 2, 1964) is an American professional baseball infielder, coach, and manager. Hale played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1989 through 1997, and managed in MLB from 2015 through 2016. He was nam ...
was drafted by the Twins in the 17th round **
Bret Boone Bret Robert Boone (born April 6, 1969) is a former Major League Baseball second baseman. During his career Boone was a three-time All-Star, four-time Gold Glove winner, and two-time Silver Slugger Award winner. He is a third generation professio ...
was drafted by the Twins in the 28th round, but did not sign. ** Craig Paquette was drafted by the Twins in the 36th round, but did not sign. * June 2, 1987: Eric Bullock was traded by the Houston Astros to the Minnesota Twins for Clay Christiansen. * June 7, 1987:
Mark Salas Mark Bruce Salas (born March 8, 1961) is a former professional catcher who played in Major League Baseball from -. Salas, who is of Mexican descent, also worked for the Chicago White Sox as a bullpen catcher. St. Louis Cardinals Salas was drafte ...
was traded by the Twins to the
New York Yankees The New York Yankees are an American professional baseball team based in the Boroughs of New York City, New York City borough of the Bronx. The Yankees compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Amer ...
for pitcher
Joe Niekro Joseph Franklin Niekro ( ; November 7, 1944 – October 27, 2006) was an American Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. He was the younger brother of pitcher Phil Niekro, and the father of former Major League first baseman Lance Niekro. Niekr ...
. * June 24, 1987: Danny Clay and Tom Schwarz (minors) were traded by the Twins to the
Philadelphia Phillies The Philadelphia Phillies are an American professional baseball team based in Philadelphia. They compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member of the National League (NL) National League East, East division. Since 2004, the team's home sta ...
for
Dan Schatzeder Daniel Ernest Schatzeder (born December 1, 1954) is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the major leagues from – for nine different teams. Schatzeder attended Willowbrook High School in Villa Park, Illinois then played college ...
and cash. * July 31: The Twins traded a player to be named later to the
Cleveland Indians The Cleveland Guardians are an American professional baseball team based in Cleveland. The Guardians compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Central division. Since , they have played at Progressive F ...
for Steve Carlton. The Twins completed the trade by sending minor leaguer Jeff Perry to the Indians on August 18. * September 1: The Twins traded a player to be named later to the
Boston Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Boston. The Red Sox compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight ...
for
designated hitter The designated hitter (DH) is a baseball player who bats in place of another position player, most commonly the pitcher. The position is authorized by Major League Baseball Rule 5.11. It was adopted by the American League in 1973 and later by th ...
Don Baylor Don Edward Baylor (June 28, 1949 – August 7, 2017) was an American professional baseball player and manager. During his 19 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), Baylor was a power hitter known for standing very close to home plate (" crowding ...
. The Twins completed the deal by sending minor leaguer Enrique Rios to the Red Sox on December 18.


Opening Day Lineup


Roster


Player stats


Batting


Starters by position

''Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in''


Other batters

''Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in''


Pitching


Starting pitchers

''Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts''


Other pitchers

''Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts''


Relief pitchers

''Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts''


Postseason

See 1987 American League Championship Series and 1987 World Series. The Twins won the
American League Championship Series The American League Championship Series (ALCS) is a best-of-seven playoff and one of two League Championship Series comprising the penultimate round of Major League Baseball's (MLB) postseason. It is contested by the two winners of the American ...
beating the
Detroit Tigers The Detroit Tigers are an American professional baseball team based in Detroit. The Tigers compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member of the American League (AL) Central division. One of the AL's eight charter franchises, the club was f ...
4 games to 1.
Gary Gaetti Gary Joseph Gaetti (, ; born August 19, 1958), is an American former third baseman in Major League Baseball for the Minnesota Twins (1981–1990), California Angels (1991–1993), Kansas City Royals (1993–1995), St. Louis Cardinals (1996–1998) ...
was named the ALCS
MVP In team sports, a most valuable player award, abbreviated 'MVP award', is an honor typically bestowed upon an individual (or individuals, in the instance of a tie) whose individual performance is the greatest in an entire league, for a particu ...
. He'd set a record by homering in his first two post-season at-bats. The Twins won the series by winning two of the three road games at Detroit despite a 4-8 regular season record vs the Tigers as well as 29 regular season wins on the road. The Twins won all four home games to top the
St. Louis Cardinals The St. Louis Cardinals are an American professional baseball team based in St. Louis. The Cardinals compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) Central division. Since the 2006 season, the Cardinals ha ...
in the World Series.
Frank Viola Frank John Viola Jr. (born April 19, 1960) is an American former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Minnesota Twins (1982–1989), New York Mets (1989–1991), Boston Red Sox (1992–1994), Cincinnati Reds (1995), and To ...
was named the Series' MVP even though it was the Twins bats that were instrumental in the first three wins outscoring St. Louis 29-10 in the process.


Game log

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1
, , October 7 , ,
Tigers The tiger (''Panthera tigris'') is the largest living cat species and a member of the genus ''Panthera''. It is most recognisable for its dark vertical stripes on orange fur with a white underside. An apex predator, it primarily preys on un ...
, , 8–5 , , Reardon (1–0) , ,
Alexander Alexander is a male given name. The most prominent bearer of the name is Alexander the Great, the king of the Ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia who created one of the largest empires in ancient history. Variants listed here are Aleksandar, Al ...
(0–1) , , — , , 53,269 , , 1–0 , - style= background:#cfc
2
, , October 8 , ,
Tigers The tiger (''Panthera tigris'') is the largest living cat species and a member of the genus ''Panthera''. It is most recognisable for its dark vertical stripes on orange fur with a white underside. An apex predator, it primarily preys on un ...
, , 6–3 , , Blyleven (1–0) , ,
Morris Morris may refer to: Places Australia *St Morris, South Australia, place in South Australia Canada * Morris Township, Ontario, now part of the municipality of Morris-Turnberry * Rural Municipality of Morris, Manitoba ** Morris, Manitob ...
(0–1) , , Berenguer (1) , , 55,245 , , 2–0 , -style= background:#fbb
3
, , October 10 , , @
Tigers The tiger (''Panthera tigris'') is the largest living cat species and a member of the genus ''Panthera''. It is most recognisable for its dark vertical stripes on orange fur with a white underside. An apex predator, it primarily preys on un ...
, , 6–7 , , Henneman (1–0) , , Reardon (1–1) , , — , , 49,730 , , 2–1 , - style= background:#cfc
4
, , October 11 , , @
Tigers The tiger (''Panthera tigris'') is the largest living cat species and a member of the genus ''Panthera''. It is most recognisable for its dark vertical stripes on orange fur with a white underside. An apex predator, it primarily preys on un ...
, , 5–3 , ,
Viola The viola ( , also , ) is a string instrument that is bow (music), bowed, plucked, or played with varying techniques. Slightly larger than a violin, it has a lower and deeper sound. Since the 18th century, it has been the middle or alto voice of ...
(1–0) , , Tanana (0–1) , , Reardon (1) , , 51,939 , , 3–1 , - style= background:#cfc
5
, , October 12 , , @
Tigers The tiger (''Panthera tigris'') is the largest living cat species and a member of the genus ''Panthera''. It is most recognisable for its dark vertical stripes on orange fur with a white underside. An apex predator, it primarily preys on un ...
, , 9–5 , , Blyleven (2–0) , ,
Alexander Alexander is a male given name. The most prominent bearer of the name is Alexander the Great, the king of the Ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia who created one of the largest empires in ancient history. Variants listed here are Aleksandar, Al ...
(0–2) , , Reardon (2) , , 47,448 , , 4–1 , - , - style= background:#cfc
1
, , October 17 , ,
Cardinals Cardinal or The Cardinal may refer to: Animals * Cardinal (bird) or Cardinalidae, a family of North and South American birds **''Cardinalis'', genus of cardinal in the family Cardinalidae **''Cardinalis cardinalis'', or northern cardinal, the ...
, , 10–1 , ,
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(1–0) , , Magrane (0–1) , , — , , 55,171 , , 1–0 , - style= background:#cfc
2
, , October 18 , ,
Cardinals Cardinal or The Cardinal may refer to: Animals * Cardinal (bird) or Cardinalidae, a family of North and South American birds **''Cardinalis'', genus of cardinal in the family Cardinalidae **''Cardinalis cardinalis'', or northern cardinal, the ...
, , 8–4 , , Blyleven (1–0) , ,
Cox Cox may refer to: * Cox (surname), including people with the name Companies * Cox Enterprises, a media and communications company ** Cox Communications, cable provider ** Cox Media Group, a company that owns television and radio stations ** ...
(0–1) , , — , , 55,257 , , 2–0 , -style= background:#fbb
3
, , October 20 , , @
Cardinals Cardinal or The Cardinal may refer to: Animals * Cardinal (bird) or Cardinalidae, a family of North and South American birds **''Cardinalis'', genus of cardinal in the family Cardinalidae **''Cardinalis cardinalis'', or northern cardinal, the ...
, , 1–3 , , Tudor (1–0) , , Berenguer (0–1) , , Worrell (1) , , 55,347 , , 2–1 , -style= background:#fbb
4
, , October 21 , , @
Cardinals Cardinal or The Cardinal may refer to: Animals * Cardinal (bird) or Cardinalidae, a family of North and South American birds **''Cardinalis'', genus of cardinal in the family Cardinalidae **''Cardinalis cardinalis'', or northern cardinal, the ...
, , 2–7 , , Forsch (1–0) , ,
Viola The viola ( , also , ) is a string instrument that is bow (music), bowed, plucked, or played with varying techniques. Slightly larger than a violin, it has a lower and deeper sound. Since the 18th century, it has been the middle or alto voice of ...
(1–1) , , Dayley (1) , , 55,347 , , 2–2 , -style= background:#fbb
5
, , October 22 , , @
Cardinals Cardinal or The Cardinal may refer to: Animals * Cardinal (bird) or Cardinalidae, a family of North and South American birds **''Cardinalis'', genus of cardinal in the family Cardinalidae **''Cardinalis cardinalis'', or northern cardinal, the ...
, , 2–4 , ,
Cox Cox may refer to: * Cox (surname), including people with the name Companies * Cox Enterprises, a media and communications company ** Cox Communications, cable provider ** Cox Media Group, a company that owns television and radio stations ** ...
(1–1) , , Blyleven (1–1) , , Worrell (2) , , 55,347 , , 2–3 , - style= background:#cfc
6
, , October 24 , ,
Cardinals Cardinal or The Cardinal may refer to: Animals * Cardinal (bird) or Cardinalidae, a family of North and South American birds **''Cardinalis'', genus of cardinal in the family Cardinalidae **''Cardinalis cardinalis'', or northern cardinal, the ...
, , 11–5 , , Schatzeder (1–0) , , Tudor (1–1) , , — , , 55,293 , , 3–3 , - style= background:#cfc
7
, , October 25 , ,
Cardinals Cardinal or The Cardinal may refer to: Animals * Cardinal (bird) or Cardinalidae, a family of North and South American birds **''Cardinalis'', genus of cardinal in the family Cardinalidae **''Cardinalis cardinalis'', or northern cardinal, the ...
, , 4–2 , ,
Viola The viola ( , also , ) is a string instrument that is bow (music), bowed, plucked, or played with varying techniques. Slightly larger than a violin, it has a lower and deeper sound. Since the 18th century, it has been the middle or alto voice of ...
(2–1) , ,
Cox Cox may refer to: * Cox (surname), including people with the name Companies * Cox Enterprises, a media and communications company ** Cox Communications, cable provider ** Cox Media Group, a company that owns television and radio stations ** ...
(1–2) , , Reardon (1) , , 55,376 , , 4–3 , - , - , ''Legend:      = Win      = Loss      = Postponement
Bold = Twins team member''


Farm system

LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: KenoshaJohnson, Lloyd, and Wolff, Miles, ed., ''The Encyclopedia of Minor League Baseball'', 2nd and 3rd editions. Durham, North Carolina: Baseball America, 1997 and 2007


References


External links


Player stats from baseball-reference.comTeam info
from www.baseball-almanac.com
A set of 10 audio clips of plays from the World Series with the Cardinals
{{Minnesota Twins Minnesota Twins seasons Minnesota Twins season American League West champion seasons American League champion seasons World Series champion seasons 1987 in sports in Minnesota