Final
Minnesota Twins
Minnesota Twins Twins Twins MIN
43-52 7 Minnesota Twins
Oakland Athletics
Oakland Athletics Athletics Athletics OAK
40-59 6 Oakland Athletics
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Win Probability

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

    Chuck Knoblauch singles on a ground ball to second baseman Scott Spiezio.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Rich Becker flies out to left fielder Jason Giambi.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Paul Molitor walks. Chuck Knoblauch to 2nd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Scott Stahoviak grounds into a double play, second baseman Scott Spiezio to shortstop Tony Batista to first baseman Mark McGwire. Paul Molitor out at 2nd. Scott Stahoviak out at 1st.

Oakland Athletics Bottom 1st
  1. B
    S
    O

    Mark Bellhorn pops out to left fielder Marty Cordova.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Scott Spiezio flies out to left fielder Marty Cordova.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Matt Stairs walks.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Mark McGwire strikes out swinging.

Minnesota Twins Top 2nd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Marty Cordova flies out to right fielder Matt Stairs.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Matt Lawton called out on strikes.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Ron Coomer singles on a ground ball to center fielder Scott Brosius.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Greg Myers grounds out to first baseman Mark McGwire.

Oakland Athletics Bottom 2nd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Jason Giambi hits a home run (12).

    Minnesota Twins
    0
    Oakland Athletics
    1
  2. B
    S
    O

    Jose Canseco called out on strikes.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Scott Brosius flies out to right fielder Matt Lawton.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Tony Batista lines out to left fielder Marty Cordova.

Minnesota Twins Top 3rd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Pat Meares grounds out, shortstop Tony Batista to first baseman Mark McGwire.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Chuck Knoblauch pops out to shortstop Tony Batista.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Rich Becker lines out to left fielder Jason Giambi.

Oakland Athletics Bottom 3rd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Brent Mayne grounds out, first baseman Scott Stahoviak to pitcher Dave Stevens.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Mark Bellhorn doubles (1) on a line drive to right fielder Matt Lawton.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Scott Spiezio pops out to shortstop Pat Meares.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Matt Stairs walks.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Mark McGwire pops out to center fielder Rich Becker.

Minnesota Twins Top 4th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Paul Molitor grounds out to first baseman Mark McGwire.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Scott Stahoviak flies out to left fielder Jason Giambi.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Marty Cordova grounds out, pitcher Brad Rigby to first baseman Mark McGwire.

Oakland Athletics Bottom 4th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Jason Giambi doubles (24) on a line drive to right fielder Matt Lawton.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Jose Canseco singles on a line drive to center fielder Rich Becker. Jason Giambi scores.

    Minnesota Twins
    0
    Oakland Athletics
    2
  3. B
    S
    O

    Scott Brosius pops out to second baseman Chuck Knoblauch.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Tony Batista doubles (7) on a ground ball to left fielder Marty Cordova. Jose Canseco scores.

    Minnesota Twins
    0
    Oakland Athletics
    3
  5. B
    S
    O

    Brent Mayne walks.

  6. B
    S
    O

    Mark Bellhorn strikes out swinging.

  7. B
    S
    O

    Scott Spiezio pops out to catcher Greg Myers.

Minnesota Twins Top 5th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Matt Lawton strikes out swinging.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Ron Coomer walks.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Greg Myers walks. Ron Coomer to 2nd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Pat Meares doubles (21) on a line drive to left fielder Jason Giambi. Ron Coomer scores. Greg Myers scores. Fielding error by left fielder Jason Giambi.

    Minnesota Twins
    2
    Oakland Athletics
    3
  5. B
    S
    O

    Chuck Knoblauch grounds out, third baseman Mark Bellhorn to first baseman Mark McGwire. Pat Meares to 3rd.

  6. B
    S
    O

    Rich Becker grounds out, second baseman Scott Spiezio to first baseman Mark McGwire.

Oakland Athletics Bottom 5th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Matt Stairs pops out to catcher Greg Myers.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Mark McGwire walks.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Jason Giambi strikes out swinging.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Jose Canseco doubles (18) on a line drive to center fielder Rich Becker. Mark McGwire to 3rd.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Scott Brosius grounds out, shortstop Pat Meares to first baseman Scott Stahoviak.

Minnesota Twins Top 6th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Paul Molitor lines out to left fielder Jason Giambi.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Scott Stahoviak doubles (9) on a line drive to right fielder Matt Stairs.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Marty Cordova strikes out swinging.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Matt Lawton singles on a line drive to left fielder Jason Giambi. Scott Stahoviak scores. Matt Lawton to 2nd.

    Minnesota Twins
    3
    Oakland Athletics
    3
  5. B
    S
    O

    Ron Coomer lines out to right fielder Matt Stairs.

Oakland Athletics Bottom 6th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Tony Batista singles on a ground ball to center fielder Rich Becker.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Brent Mayne bunt pops out to catcher Greg Myers.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Mark Bellhorn strikes out swinging and Tony Batista caught stealing 2nd, catcher Greg Myers to shortstop Pat Meares to catcher Greg Myers.

Minnesota Twins Top 7th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Greg Myers singles on a line drive to center fielder Scott Brosius.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Pat Meares singles on a line drive to right fielder Pat Lennon. Greg Myers to 2nd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Chuck Knoblauch singles on a pop up to center fielder Scott Brosius. Greg Myers to 3rd. Pat Meares to 2nd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Roberto Kelly singles on a line drive to right fielder Pat Lennon. Greg Myers scores. Pat Meares to 3rd. Chuck Knoblauch to 2nd.

    Minnesota Twins
    4
    Oakland Athletics
    3
  5. B
    S
    O

    Paul Molitor doubles (20) on a line drive to left fielder Jason Giambi. Pat Meares scores. Chuck Knoblauch scores. Roberto Kelly to 3rd.

    Minnesota Twins
    6
    Oakland Athletics
    3
  6. B
    S
    O

    Scott Stahoviak grounds out, second baseman Scott Spiezio to first baseman Mark McGwire.

  7. B
    S
    O

    Marty Cordova grounds out, first baseman Mark McGwire to catcher Brent Mayne to second baseman Scott Spiezio. Roberto Kelly scores. Paul Molitor to 3rd.

    Minnesota Twins
    7
    Oakland Athletics
    3
  8. B
    S
    O

    Matt Lawton called out on strikes.

Oakland Athletics Bottom 7th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Scott Spiezio flies out to right fielder Roberto Kelly.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Pat Lennon singles on a line drive to left fielder Matt Lawton.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Mark McGwire walks. Pat Lennon to 2nd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Jason Giambi grounds into a force out, first baseman Scott Stahoviak to shortstop Pat Meares. Pat Lennon to 3rd. Mark McGwire out at 2nd. Jason Giambi to 1st.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Jose Canseco hits a home run (19). Pat Lennon scores. Jason Giambi scores.

    Minnesota Twins
    7
    Oakland Athletics
    6
  6. B
    S
    O

    Scott Brosius singles on a line drive to center fielder Darrin Jackson.

  7. B
    S
    O

    Tony Batista pops out to second baseman Chuck Knoblauch.

Minnesota Twins Top 8th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Ron Coomer grounds out, third baseman Mark Bellhorn to first baseman Mark McGwire.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Greg Myers flies out to center fielder Scott Brosius.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Pat Meares grounds out, third baseman Mark Bellhorn to first baseman Mark McGwire.

Oakland Athletics Bottom 8th
  1. B
    S
    O

    George Williams pops out to third baseman Ron Coomer.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Mark Bellhorn singles on a ground ball to center fielder Darrin Jackson.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Scott Spiezio called out on strikes.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Pat Lennon strikes out swinging.

Minnesota Twins Top 9th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Chuck Knoblauch doubles (18) on a line drive to right fielder Pat Lennon.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Roberto Kelly hit into a fielder's choice double play, third baseman Mark Bellhorn to first baseman Mark McGwire. Chuck Knoblauch out at 3rd. Roberto Kelly out at 1st.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Paul Molitor strikes out swinging.

Oakland Athletics Bottom 9th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Mark McGwire strikes out swinging.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Jason Giambi singles on a ground ball to center fielder Darrin Jackson.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Jose Canseco lines out to center fielder Darrin Jackson.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Scott Brosius lines out to center fielder Darrin Jackson.

Date
July 19, 1997 (Sat) @ 10:33 AM
Series
2 of 3
Venue
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Attendance
14,763
First Pitch
8:07 PM
Duration
3h 23m
Weather
Sunny / 73°F / Wind: 12 mph, Out To RF mph

    • Decisions

    Minnesota Twins
    Minnesota Twins Twins Twins MIN
    ABHRRBIHRBBKSBAVGOPS
    Knoblauch 2B53100000.297.839
    		 Becker CF30000000.270.757
    Kelly RF21110000.298.782
    Molitor DH41020110.313.797
    Stahoviak 1B41100000.252.792
    		 Cordova LF40010010.260.772
    Jackson CF00000000.234.604
    Lawton III LF41010030.253.748
    Coomer 3B31100100.314.803
    Myers C31200100.265.748
    Meares SS42110000.284.782
    IPPHRERHRBBKHBPERA
    Stevens P4.210663314407.89
    Swindell P1.21710000103.86
    Trombley P0.11812201005.23
    Rodriguez P0.11021110004.70
    Guardado P1.01710000203.90
    Aguilera P1.01610000103.92
    Oakland Athletics
    Oakland Athletics Athletics Athletics OAK
    ABHRRBIHRBBKSBAVGOPS
    Bellhorn 3B52000020.300.798
    Spiezio 2B50000010.235.675
    		 Stairs RF10000200.3761.232
    Lennon RF21100010.329.841
    McGwire 1B30000220.2951.071
    		 Giambi LF53311010.297.873
    Mashore PR00000000.241.686
    Canseco DH53241011.243.786
    Brosius CF51000000.207.584
    Batista SS42010000.197.615
    		 Mayne C20000100.224.616
    Williams C10000000.266.752
    IPPHRERHRBBKHBPERA
    Rigby P5.07132203205.54
    Wengert P1.02854400106.25
    Groom P0.0311100004.95
    Small P2.03010000104.60
    Taylor P1.01110000105.18