Final/12
Minnesota Twins
Minnesota Twins Twins Twins MIN
75-71 7 Minnesota Twins
Texas Rangers
Texas Rangers Rangers Rangers TEX
73-74 4 Texas Rangers
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Win Probability

MIN TEX
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Minnesota Twins Top 1st
  1. B
    S
    O

    Rick Sofield singles on a to right fielder Richie Zisk.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Rob Wilfong out on a sacrifice bunt, first baseman Pat Putnam to second baseman Bump Wills. Rick Sofield to 2nd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Danny Goodwin grounds out to first baseman Pat Putnam. Rick Sofield to 3rd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Ken Landreaux out to center fielder Mickey Rivers.

Texas Rangers Bottom 1st
  1. B
    S
    O

    Mickey Rivers out to left fielder Rick Sofield.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Bump Wills grounds out to first baseman Ron Jackson.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Buddy Bell out to right fielder Hosken Powell.

Minnesota Twins Top 2nd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Roy Smalley reaches on a fielding error by first baseman Pat Putnam. Roy Smalley to 2nd.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Butch Wynegar out to center fielder Mickey Rivers.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Ron Jackson singles on a to center fielder Mickey Rivers. Roy Smalley scores.

    Minnesota Twins
    1
    Texas Rangers
    0
  4. B
    S
    O

    Hosken Powell singles on a to left fielder Bill Sample. Ron Jackson to 3rd.

  5. B
    S
    O

    John Castino grounds into a double play, second baseman Bump Wills to shortstop Nelson Norman to first baseman Pat Putnam. Hosken Powell out at 2nd. John Castino out at 1st.

Texas Rangers Bottom 2nd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Willie Montanez grounds out to first baseman Ron Jackson.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Richie Zisk out, second baseman Rob Wilfong to first baseman Ron Jackson.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Pat Putnam out to left fielder Rick Sofield.

Minnesota Twins Top 3rd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Rick Sofield out to center fielder Mickey Rivers.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Rob Wilfong out to second baseman Bump Wills.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Danny Goodwin out, second baseman Bump Wills to first baseman Pat Putnam.

Texas Rangers Bottom 3rd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Bill Sample singles on a bunt ground ball to pitcher Paul Hartzell.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Jim Sundberg out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Paul Hartzell to first baseman Ron Jackson. Bill Sample to 2nd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Nelson Norman out, second baseman Rob Wilfong to first baseman Ron Jackson. Bill Sample to 3rd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Mickey Rivers grounds out to first baseman Ron Jackson.

Minnesota Twins Top 4th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Ken Landreaux out, second baseman Bump Wills to first baseman Pat Putnam.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Roy Smalley out, first baseman Pat Putnam to pitcher Steve Comer.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Butch Wynegar lines out to first baseman Pat Putnam.

Texas Rangers Bottom 4th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Bump Wills walks.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Buddy Bell grounds into a double play, third baseman John Castino to second baseman Rob Wilfong to first baseman Ron Jackson. Bump Wills out at 2nd. Buddy Bell out at 1st.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Willie Montanez doubles (24) on a to center fielder Ken Landreaux.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Richie Zisk singles on a to center fielder Ken Landreaux. Willie Montanez scores.

    Minnesota Twins
    1
    Texas Rangers
    1
  5. B
    S
    O

    Pat Putnam out, second baseman Rob Wilfong to first baseman Ron Jackson.

Minnesota Twins Top 5th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Ron Jackson singles on a to left fielder Bill Sample.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Hosken Powell out to right fielder Richie Zisk.

  3. B
    S
    O

    John Castino grounds into a force out, pitcher Steve Comer to second baseman Bump Wills. Ron Jackson out at 2nd. John Castino to 1st.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Rick Sofield singles on a to right fielder Richie Zisk. John Castino to 2nd.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Rob Wilfong out, second baseman Bump Wills to first baseman Pat Putnam.

Texas Rangers Bottom 5th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Bill Sample singles on a to left fielder Rick Sofield.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Jim Sundberg grounds into a force out, third baseman John Castino to shortstop Roy Smalley. Bill Sample out at 2nd. Jim Sundberg to 1st.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Nelson Norman grounds into a double play, second baseman Rob Wilfong to shortstop Roy Smalley to first baseman Ron Jackson. Jim Sundberg out at 2nd. Nelson Norman out at 1st.

Minnesota Twins Top 6th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Danny Goodwin out, first baseman Pat Putnam to pitcher Steve Comer.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Ken Landreaux singles on a to left fielder Bill Sample.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Roy Smalley grounds into a double play, second baseman Bump Wills to shortstop Nelson Norman to first baseman Pat Putnam. Ken Landreaux out at 2nd. Roy Smalley out at 1st.

Texas Rangers Bottom 6th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Mickey Rivers out to second baseman Rob Wilfong.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Bump Wills out, third baseman John Castino to first baseman Ron Jackson.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Buddy Bell triples (3) on a to center fielder Ken Landreaux.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Willie Montanez out, second baseman Rob Wilfong to first baseman Ron Jackson.

Minnesota Twins Top 7th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Butch Wynegar out, pitcher Steve Comer to first baseman Pat Putnam.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Ron Jackson doubles (35) on a to center fielder Mickey Rivers.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Hosken Powell reaches on a fielder's choice out, pitcher Steve Comer to shortstop Nelson Norman. Ron Jackson out at 3rd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    John Castino singles on a bunt ground ball to pitcher Steve Comer. Hosken Powell to 3rd. John Castino to 2nd. Hosken Powell advances to 3rd, on a throwing error by pitcher Steve Comer.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Rick Sofield doubles (3) on a to left fielder Bill Sample. Hosken Powell scores. John Castino scores.

    Minnesota Twins
    3
    Texas Rangers
    1
  6. B
    S
    O

    Bob Randall out, third baseman Buddy Bell to first baseman Pat Putnam.

Texas Rangers Bottom 7th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Richie Zisk strikes out swinging.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Pat Putnam hits a home run (17).

    Minnesota Twins
    3
    Texas Rangers
    2
  3. B
    S
    O

    Bill Sample strikes out swinging.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Jim Sundberg out, shortstop Roy Smalley to first baseman Ron Jackson.

Minnesota Twins Top 8th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Jose Morales strikes out swinging.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Ken Landreaux doubles (24) on a to right fielder Richie Zisk.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Roy Smalley out to left fielder Bill Sample. Ken Landreaux to 3rd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Butch Wynegar walks.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Ron Jackson out to right fielder Richie Zisk.

Texas Rangers Bottom 8th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Johnny Grubb out, pitcher Paul Hartzell to first baseman Ron Jackson.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Mickey Rivers grounds out to first baseman Ron Jackson.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Bump Wills lines out to shortstop Roy Smalley.

Minnesota Twins Top 9th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Bombo Rivera reaches on a fielding error by third baseman Eric Soderholm.

  2. B
    S
    O

    John Castino out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Sparky Lyle to second baseman Bump Wills. Bombo Rivera to 2nd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Rick Sofield out, second baseman Bump Wills to first baseman Pat Putnam. Bombo Rivera to 3rd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Bob Randall singles on a to right fielder Richie Zisk. Bombo Rivera scores.

    Minnesota Twins
    4
    Texas Rangers
    2
  5. B
    S
    O

    Glenn Adams walks. Bob Randall to 2nd.

  6. B
    S
    O

    Ken Landreaux out, second baseman Bump Wills to first baseman Pat Putnam.

Texas Rangers Bottom 9th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Buddy Bell out, second baseman Bob Randall to first baseman Ron Jackson.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Willie Montanez out, first baseman Ron Jackson to pitcher Paul Hartzell.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Richie Zisk singles on a to left fielder Rick Sofield.

  4. B
    S
    O

    John Ellis singles on a to left fielder Rick Sofield. Mike Jorgensen to 2nd.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Bill Sample singles on a to center fielder Ken Landreaux. Mike Jorgensen scores. La Rue Washington to 3rd.

    Minnesota Twins
    4
    Texas Rangers
    3
  6. B
    S
    O

    Jim Sundberg singles on a to right fielder Bombo Rivera. La Rue Washington scores. Bill Sample to 2nd.

    Minnesota Twins
    4
    Texas Rangers
    4
  7. B
    S
    O

    Eric Soderholm singles. Bill Sample to 3rd. Jim Sundberg to 2nd.

  8. B
    S
    O

    Mickey Rivers out, pitcher Pete Redfern to first baseman Ron Jackson.

Minnesota Twins Top 10th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Roy Smalley out, second baseman Bump Wills to first baseman Mike Jorgensen.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Butch Wynegar out to left fielder Bill Sample.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Ron Jackson walks.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Bombo Rivera out, shortstop Buddy Bell to first baseman Mike Jorgensen.

Texas Rangers Bottom 10th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Bump Wills singles on a to left fielder Rick Sofield.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Buddy Bell out on a sacrifice bunt, first baseman Ron Jackson to second baseman Bob Randall. Bump Wills to 2nd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Willie Montanez strikes out swinging.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Mike Jorgensen lines out to shortstop Roy Smalley.

Minnesota Twins Top 11th
  1. B
    S
    O

    John Castino walks.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Rick Sofield out on a sacrifice bunt, first baseman Mike Jorgensen to second baseman Bump Wills. John Castino to 2nd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Bob Randall out, third baseman Eric Soderholm to first baseman Mike Jorgensen.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Mike Cubbage out to right fielder La Rue Washington.

Texas Rangers Bottom 11th
  1. B
    S
    O

    La Rue Washington singles on a to left fielder Rick Sofield.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Bill Sample reaches on a fielder's choice, fielded by pitcher Darrell Jackson. La Rue Washington to 2nd. La Rue Washington advances to 2nd, on a missed catch error by pitcher Darrell Jackson.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Jim Sundberg grounds into a double play, shortstop Roy Smalley to first baseman Ron Jackson. La Rue Washington to 3rd. Bill Sample out at 2nd. Jim Sundberg out at 1st.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Eric Soderholm walks.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Mickey Rivers grounds into a force out, fielded by second baseman Bob Randall. Eric Soderholm out at 2nd. Mickey Rivers to 1st.

Minnesota Twins Top 12th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Ken Landreaux hits a home run (12).

    Minnesota Twins
    5
    Texas Rangers
    4
  2. B
    S
    O

    Roy Smalley strikes out swinging.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Butch Wynegar doubles (16) on a to left fielder Bill Sample.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Jim Kern intentionally walks Ron Jackson.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Bombo Rivera singles on a to center fielder Mickey Rivers. Butch Wynegar scores. Ron Jackson to 3rd. Bombo Rivera to 2nd.

    Minnesota Twins
    6
    Texas Rangers
    4
  6. B
    S
    O

    John Castino out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Jim Kern to first baseman Mike Jorgensen. Ron Jackson scores. Bombo Rivera to 3rd.

    Minnesota Twins
    7
    Texas Rangers
    4
  7. B
    S
    O

    Rick Sofield walks.

  8. B
    S
    O

    Bob Randall out, second baseman Bump Wills to first baseman Mike Jorgensen.

Texas Rangers Bottom 12th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Bump Wills strikes out swinging.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Buddy Bell out to right fielder Bombo Rivera.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Willie Montanez out to shortstop Roy Smalley.

Date
September 14, 1979 (Fri) @ 12:05 AM
Series
1 of 4
Venue
Arlington Stadium
Attendance
8,562
First Pitch
5:00 PM
Duration
3h 28m
Weather
Unknown / 80°F / Wind: 11 mph, mph

    • Decisions

    Minnesota Twins
    Minnesota Twins Twins Twins MIN
    ABHRRBIHRBBKSBAVGOPS
    Sofield LF53020100.274.676
    		 Wilfong 2B20000000.311.812
    Randall 2B41010000.263.614
    		 Goodwin DH30000000.284.833
    		 Morales PH10000010.278.688
    		 Adams PH00000100.304.779
    		 Ward PR00000000.000.333
    Cubbage PH10000000.272.711
    Landreaux CF63111000.307.789
    Smalley III SS60100010.282.824
    Wynegar C51100100.268.704
    Jackson 1B43110200.275.770
    		 Powell RF31100000.285.730
    Rivera RF31110000.281.726
    Castino 3B31110100.288.726
    IPPHRERHRBBKHBPERA
    Hartzell P8.23973311204.83
    Marshall P0.0221100002.75
    Redfern P0.1320000003.21
    Jackson P3.01920001204.18
    Texas Rangers
    Texas Rangers Rangers Rangers TEX
    ABHRRBIHRBBKSBAVGOPS
    Rivers CF60000000.280.712
    Wills 2B51000110.268.668
    Bell SS51000000.300.791
    Montanez DH61100010.241.629
    		 Zisk RF42010010.273.773
    Jorgensen 1B10100000.230.697
    		 Putnam 1B31111000.282.794
    		 Ellis PH11000000.285.759
    Washington RF11100000.278.594
    Sample LF53010010.290.779
    Sundberg C41010000.276.710
    		 Norman SS20000000.206.498
    		 Grubb PH10000000.273.771
    Soderholm 3B11000100.257.710
    IPPHRERHRBBKHBPERA
    Comer P6.22893100003.71
    Lyle P2.01411001103.11
    Kern P3.13643315101.56