October 24 – This Day in Twins History

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1991 – The Twins are on the brink of losing the 1991 World Series when they lose another World Series game on the road, this time by a 14-5 pasting at the hands of those tomahawking Braves in Atlanta. The Twins were out-hit 17 to 7 and the pitching was no better. Kevin Tapani takes the defeat. The good news is that the last two games are at the Metrodome. Box Score

ATLANTA, GA – OCTOBER 1991: Tom Kelly, manager of the Minnesota Twins shakes hands with Bobby Cox, manager of the Atlanta Braves during the World Series at Fulton County Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia in October of 1991. (Photo by Focus on Sports via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Tom Kelly;Bobby Cox

1988 – In the 100th trade in Minnesota Twins history, the Twins acquire pitcher Shane Rawley from the Phillies and give up outfielder Eric Bullock, second baseman Tom Herr, and catcher Tom Nieto.

Eric Bullock
Tommy Herr
Tom Nieto
Shane Rawley

1987 – The Twins return to the Metrodome and whip the Cardinals 11-5 as Don Baylor and Kent Hrbek (Grand Slam) hit home runs and Dan Schatzeder claims the victory. Kirby Puckett is 4 for 4 with 4 runs scored and Steve Lombardozzi is 3 for 4. Juan Berenguer pitches 3 innings of scoreless relief. The Twins and Cards are now tied 3 games apiece going into game 7 of the 1987 World Series. Box Score

Kirby Puckett
Steve Lombardozzi
Juan Berenguer
UNITED STATES – OCTOBER 18: Baseball: World Series, Minnesota Twins Kent Hrbek (14) victorious with (L-R) Greg Gagne (7), Kirby Puckett (34), and Don Baylor (18) after hitting grand slam, home run vs St, Louis Cardinals, Game 6, Minneapolis, MN 10/24/1987 (Photo by Tony Tomsic/Sports Illustrated/Getty Images)

1975 – The Twins send shortstop Sergio Ferrer to the Phillies for catcher Larry Cox.

Sergio Ferrer
Larry Cox

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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