Final
Texas Rangers
Texas Rangers Rangers Rangers TEX
72-57 3 Texas Rangers
Minnesota Twins
Minnesota Twins Twins Twins MIN
65-65 5 Minnesota Twins
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Win Probability

TEX MIN
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Texas Rangers Top 1st
  1. B
    S
    O

    Julio Borbon pops out to first baseman Justin Morneau in foul territory.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Michael Young grounds out, shortstop Nick Punto to first baseman Justin Morneau.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Josh Hamilton flies out to left fielder Jason Kubel.

Minnesota Twins Bottom 1st
  1. B
    S
    O

    Denard Span singles on a ground ball to shortstop Elvis Andrus.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Alexi Casilla grounds out, first baseman Hank Blalock to second baseman Ian Kinsler to pitcher Kevin Millwood. Denard Span to 2nd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Joe Mauer flies out to left fielder Nelson Cruz.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Justin Morneau pops out to catcher Ivan Rodriguez.

Texas Rangers Top 2nd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Marlon Byrd grounds out, shortstop Nick Punto to first baseman Justin Morneau.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Ian Kinsler flies out to right fielder Michael Cuddyer.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Hank Blalock strikes out swinging.

Minnesota Twins Bottom 2nd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Jason Kubel flies out to left fielder Nelson Cruz.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Michael Cuddyer walks.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Brendan Harris grounds into a force out, shortstop Elvis Andrus to second baseman Ian Kinsler. Michael Cuddyer out at 2nd. Brendan Harris to 1st.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Mike Redmond grounds out, second baseman Ian Kinsler to first baseman Hank Blalock.

Texas Rangers Top 3rd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Nelson Cruz called out on strikes.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Ivan Rodriguez doubles (19) on a fly ball to right fielder Michael Cuddyer.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Elvis Andrus singles on a ground ball to center fielder Denard Span. Ivan Rodriguez scores.

    Texas Rangers
    1
    Minnesota Twins
    0
  4. B
    S
    O

    Julio Borbon grounds into a force out, second baseman Alexi Casilla to shortstop Nick Punto. Elvis Andrus out at 2nd. Julio Borbon to 1st.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Michael Young singles on a line drive to center fielder Denard Span. Julio Borbon to 2nd.

  6. B
    S
    O

    Josh Hamilton strikes out swinging.

Minnesota Twins Bottom 3rd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Nick Punto doubles (9) on a ground ball to left fielder Nelson Cruz.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Denard Span flies out to left fielder Nelson Cruz.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Alexi Casilla flies out to center fielder Marlon Byrd. Nick Punto to 3rd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Joe Mauer flies out to center fielder Marlon Byrd.

Texas Rangers Top 4th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Marlon Byrd grounds out, shortstop Nick Punto to first baseman Justin Morneau.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Ian Kinsler flies out to left fielder Jason Kubel.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Hank Blalock strikes out swinging.

Minnesota Twins Bottom 4th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Justin Morneau doubles (30) on a soft fly ball to left fielder Nelson Cruz.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Jason Kubel homers (21) on a line drive to right center field. Justin Morneau scores.

    Texas Rangers
    1
    Minnesota Twins
    2
  3. B
    S
    O

    Michael Cuddyer called out on strikes.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Brendan Harris grounds out, third baseman Michael Young to first baseman Hank Blalock.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Mike Redmond triples (1) on a line drive to left fielder Nelson Cruz.

  6. B
    S
    O

    Nick Punto flies out to center fielder Marlon Byrd.

Texas Rangers Top 5th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Nelson Cruz strikes out swinging.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Ivan Rodriguez grounds out, second baseman Alexi Casilla to first baseman Justin Morneau.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Elvis Andrus grounds out, shortstop Nick Punto to first baseman Justin Morneau.

Minnesota Twins Bottom 5th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Denard Span grounds out, second baseman Ian Kinsler to first baseman Hank Blalock.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Alexi Casilla flies out to right fielder Josh Hamilton.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Joe Mauer flies out to center fielder Marlon Byrd.

Texas Rangers Top 6th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Julio Borbon singles on a ground ball to center fielder Denard Span.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Michael Young strikes out swinging. Julio Borbon steals (11) 2nd base.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Josh Hamilton flies out to right fielder Michael Cuddyer. Julio Borbon to 3rd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Marlon Byrd pops out to shortstop Nick Punto.

Minnesota Twins Bottom 6th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Justin Morneau flies out to left fielder Nelson Cruz.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Jason Kubel walks.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Michael Cuddyer singles on a ground ball to second baseman Ian Kinsler. Jason Kubel to 2nd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Brendan Harris flies out to left fielder Nelson Cruz.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Mike Redmond strikes out swinging.

Texas Rangers Top 7th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Ian Kinsler singles on a ground ball to center fielder Denard Span.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Hank Blalock flies out to right fielder Michael Cuddyer.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Nelson Cruz homers (28) on a fly ball to right center field. Ian Kinsler scores.

    Texas Rangers
    3
    Minnesota Twins
    2
  4. B
    S
    O

    Ivan Rodriguez walks.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Elvis Andrus lines out to second baseman Alexi Casilla.

  6. B
    S
    O

    Julio Borbon pops out to third baseman Brendan Harris in foul territory.

Minnesota Twins Bottom 7th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Nick Punto strikes out swinging.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Denard Span doubles (11) on a line drive to center fielder Marlon Byrd, deflected by right fielder Josh Hamilton.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Alexi Casilla walks.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Joe Mauer flies into a double play, center fielder Marlon Byrd to second baseman Ian Kinsler. Denard Span out at 2nd.

Texas Rangers Top 8th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Michael Young pops out to second baseman Alexi Casilla.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Josh Hamilton strikes out swinging.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Marlon Byrd doubles (39) on a line drive to right fielder Michael Cuddyer.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Ian Kinsler strikes out swinging.

Minnesota Twins Bottom 8th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Justin Morneau walks.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Jason Kubel singles on a line drive to center fielder Marlon Byrd. Justin Morneau to 2nd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Michael Cuddyer strikes out on a foul tip.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Brendan Harris singles on a ground ball to left fielder Nelson Cruz. Justin Morneau scores. Carlos Gomez to 3rd. Brendan Harris to 2nd. Fielding error by left fielder Nelson Cruz.

    Texas Rangers
    3
    Minnesota Twins
    3
  5. B
    S
    O

    Mike Redmond reaches on a fielder's choice, fielded by first baseman Hank Blalock. Carlos Gomez scores. Brendan Harris to 3rd.

    Texas Rangers
    3
    Minnesota Twins
    4
  6. B
    S
    O

    Nick Punto singles on a bunt ground ball to pitcher C. J. Wilson. Brendan Harris scores. Mike Redmond to 2nd.

    Texas Rangers
    3
    Minnesota Twins
    5
  7. B
    S
    O

    Denard Span grounds out, second baseman Ian Kinsler to first baseman Hank Blalock. Orlando Cabrera to 3rd. Nick Punto to 2nd.

  8. B
    S
    O

    Alexi Casilla grounds out, shortstop Elvis Andrus to first baseman Hank Blalock.

Texas Rangers Top 9th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Hank Blalock walks.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Nelson Cruz singles on a ground ball to left fielder Denard Span. Hank Blalock to 2nd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Ivan Rodriguez reaches on a fielder's choice, fielded by pitcher Joe Nathan. Hank Blalock to 3rd. Nelson Cruz to 2nd. Hank Blalock advances to 3rd, on a throwing error by pitcher Joe Nathan.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Elvis Andrus strikes out swinging.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Julio Borbon flies out to left fielder Denard Span.

  6. B
    S
    O

    Michael Young grounds into a force out, fielded by third baseman Brendan Harris. Nelson Cruz out at 3rd. Ivan Rodriguez to 2nd. Michael Young to 1st.

Date
August 30, 2009 (Sun) @ 6:10 PM
Series
3 of 3
Venue
Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
Attendance
29,282
First Pitch
6:10 PM
Duration
3h 6m
Weather
Dome / 70°F

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