Twins sweep Tigers in 3 straight, head to ALCS vs Bronx Bombers

Tom, thanks for a great series. Glad to get out in 3 as I don’t think I could contain that offense through 5.

Game 1: Morris vs. Boswell

Minnesota jumped on Jack Morris early with a 2B by Cesar Tovar followed by a HR by Rod Carew to put the Twins up 2-0. Detroit loaded the bases with two outs in the 3^rd but Dave Boswell got a K on George Kell to end the inning.  Minnesota would add 3 more runs before knocking out Morris after 5 innings.  Detroit would make a run at Minnesota adding 3 runs  in the 7^th to cut the lead to 6-3. The Twins add 2 insurance runs to take game one 8-3.

Game 2: Lolich vs. Perry

Minnesota drew 1^st blood scoring in the 1^st to take a 1-0 lead. Detroit came back in the top of the 2^nd to tie the game. Minnesota would add two with solo shots by Earl Battey and Gary Gaetti. MVP candidate Harmon Killebrew would add a solo HR in the 8^th to put Minnesota up 4-1 knocking out starter Mickey Lolich. Jim Perry would pitch into the 9^th giving up a single to Alan Trammell before giving way to his closer, Rick Aguilera. The 1^st batter he faced was Kurt Gibson who belted a two run HR off the Minnesota ace closing the gap to 4-3. He would gain his composure and get the next three batters to save the game for Perry and put Minnesota up 2-0 heading to Detroit.

Game 3: Pascal vs. Aguirre

Minnesota would jump on Hank Aguirre for 4 in the 3^rd and 2 more in the 6^th before leaving the game. The Twins starter Camilo Pascal would pitch 7.2 innings giving up 1 run on 5 hits. Minnesota would seal the victory in the 8^th adding 6 runs off of Terry Fox and Willie Hernandez. Bob Porterfield tried to close it out but gave up two runs in 0.1 innings. Al Worthington came in for the final 3 outs to move the Twins into the ALCS.

--submitted by Marvin Sik--