Top 1

• Twins, 0 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Braun vs. Torrez
  
  Braun hits a popup towards short. Sandt settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Twins, 0 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Smalley vs. Torrez
  
  Smalley strikes out. View Play 
• Twins, 0 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Carew vs. Torrez
  
  Carew hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Twins, 0 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Bostock vs. Torrez
  
  There goes Carew. The throw from Tenace and he is safe. Carew steals second. View Play 
• Twins, 0 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Bostock vs. Torrez
  
  Bostock hits a ball on the ground towards third. Bando juggles the ball. That's an error on Bando. Carew scores. That run is unearned. View Play 
• Twins, 1 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Cubbage vs. Torrez
  
  Cubbage hits a fly ball into left field. Rudi settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 1

• Twins, 1 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  North vs. Hughes
  
  North hits a fly ball into center field. Bostock settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Twins, 1 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Washington vs. Hughes
  
  Washington hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Twins, 1 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Baylor vs. Hughes
  
  Hughes fires to first and picks off Washington. View Play 
• Twins, 1 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Baylor vs. Hughes
  
  Baylor strikes out. View Play 

Top 2

• Twins, 1 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Wynegar vs. Torrez
  
  Wynegar hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Garner scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Twins, 1 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Hisle vs. Torrez
  
  Hisle is called out on strikes. View Play 
• Twins, 1 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Ford vs. Torrez
  
  Ford hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Twins, 1 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Randall vs. Torrez
  
  Randall hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Ford moves to third. View Play 
• Twins, 1 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Braun vs. Torrez
  
  Braun hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Ford scores. Randall moves to second. View Play 
• Twins, 2 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Smalley vs. Torrez
  
  Smalley hits a fly ball into left field. Rudi settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 2

• Twins, 2 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Rudi vs. Hughes
  
  Rudi hits a fly ball into center field. Bostock settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Twins, 2 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Bando vs. Hughes
  
  Bando hits a ball on the ground towards short. Smalley scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Twins, 2 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Tenace vs. Hughes
  
  Tenace hits a line drive towards third. Cubbage reaches out and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 3

• Twins, 2 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Carew vs. Torrez
  
  Carew hits a ball on the ground towards short. Sandt scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Twins, 2 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Bostock vs. Torrez
  
  Bostock hits a fly ball into left field. Rudi settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Twins, 2 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cubbage vs. Torrez
  
  Cubbage hits a popup, foul, towards third. Bando settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 3

• Twins, 2 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Fairly vs. Hughes
  
  Fairly hits a fly ball into center field. Bostock settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Twins, 2 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Garner vs. Hughes
  
  Garner hits a ball on the ground towards short. Smalley scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Twins, 2 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Sandt vs. Hughes
  
  Sandt hits a fly ball into right field. Ford settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 4

• Twins, 2 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Wynegar vs. Torrez
  
  Wynegar hits a fly ball into right field. Washington settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Twins, 2 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Hisle vs. Torrez
  
  Hisle hits a fly ball into center field. North settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Twins, 2 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Ford vs. Torrez
  
  Ford hits a fly ball into right field. Washington settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 4

• Twins, 2 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  North vs. Hughes
  
  North hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Randall scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Twins, 2 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Washington vs. Hughes
  
  Washington hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Twins, 2 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Baylor vs. Hughes
  
  Baylor hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. Washington moves to third. View Play 
• Twins, 2 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Rudi vs. Hughes
  
  Rudi hits a ball on the ground towards short. Smalley fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play 

Top 5

• Twins, 2 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Randall vs. Torrez
  
  Randall hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Garner settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Twins, 2 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Braun vs. Torrez
  
  Braun is called out on strikes. View Play 
• Twins, 2 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Smalley vs. Torrez
  
  Smalley takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Twins, 2 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Carew vs. Torrez
  
  Carew hits a ball on the ground towards first. Fairly scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Carew for the out. View Play 

Bottom 5

• Twins, 2 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Bando vs. Hughes
  
  Bando strikes out. View Play 
• Twins, 2 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Tenace vs. Hughes
  
  Tenace hits a ball on the ground towards short. Smalley scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Twins, 2 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Fairly vs. Hughes
  
  Fairly strikes out. View Play 

Top 6

• Twins, 2 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Bostock vs. Torrez
  
  Bostock hits a popup towards short. Sandt settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Twins, 2 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cubbage vs. Torrez
  
  Cubbage hits a fly ball into left field. Rudi settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Twins, 2 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Wynegar vs. Torrez
  
  Wynegar hits a line drive into left field. Rudi settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 6

• Twins, 2 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Garner vs. Hughes
  
  Garner hits a fly ball into left field. Hisle settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Twins, 2 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Holt vs. Hughes
  
  Jim Holt pinch hits for Tommy Sandt.
  
  Holt hits a fly ball into center field. Bostock settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Twins, 2 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  North vs. Hughes
  
  North hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Hughes fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 7

• Twins, 2 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Hisle vs. Torrez
  
  Bert Campaneris now playing shortstop.
  
  Hisle takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Twins, 2 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Ford vs. Torrez
  
  Ford hits a ball on the ground towards short. Campaneris fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play 
• Twins, 2 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Randall vs. Torrez
  
  There goes Ford. The throw from Tenace and he is safe. Ford steals second. View Play 
• Twins, 2 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Randall vs. Torrez
  
  Randall strikes out. View Play 
• Twins, 2 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Braun vs. Torrez
  
  Braun is called out on strikes. View Play 

Bottom 7

• Twins, 2 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Washington vs. Hughes
  
  Washington strikes out. View Play 
• Twins, 2 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Baylor vs. Hughes
  
  Baylor hits a fly ball into left field. Hisle settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Twins, 2 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Rudi vs. Hughes
  
  Rudi hits a ball on the ground towards short. Smalley scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 8

• Twins, 2 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Smalley vs. Torrez
  
  Smalley hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Twins, 2 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Carew vs. Torrez
  
  Carew bunts in front of the plate. Tenace fields it and throws to first for the out. Smalley moves to second. View Play 
• Twins, 2 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Bostock vs. Torrez
  
  Bostock hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Garner scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Smalley moves to third. View Play 
• Twins, 2 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Cubbage vs. Torrez
  
  Cubbage hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Garner scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 8

• Twins, 2 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Bando vs. Hughes
  
  Bando hits a ball on the ground towards first. Carew scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Bando for the out. View Play 
• Twins, 2 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Tenace vs. Hughes
  
  Tenace takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Twins, 2 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Fairly vs. Hughes
  
  Larry Lintz pinch runs for Gene Tenace.
  
  There goes Lintz. The throw from Wynegar and he is safe. Lintz steals second. View Play 
• Twins, 2 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Fairly vs. Hughes
  
  Fairly hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Lintz scores. View Play 
• Twins, 2 - Athletics, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Garner vs. Hughes
  
  Matt Alexander pinch runs for Ron Fairly.
  
  There goes Alexander. The throw from Wynegar and he is safe. Alexander steals second. View Play 
• Twins, 2 - Athletics, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Garner vs. Hughes
  
  Garner hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Alexander moves to third. View Play 
• Twins, 2 - Athletics, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  McMullen vs. Burgmeier
  
  Billy Williams pinch hits for Bert Campaneris. Tom Burgmeier now pitching. Ken McMullen pinch hits for Billy Williams.
  
  McMullen hits a ball on the ground towards shortstop. Smalley fields it and races to the second base bag for the out. Alexander scores. View Play 
• Twins, 2 - Athletics, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  North vs. Burgmeier
  
  North hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. McMullen moves to second. View Play 
• Twins, 2 - Athletics, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Washington vs. Burgmeier
  
  Washington is hit by the pitch. McMullen moves to third. North moves to second. View Play 
• Twins, 2 - Athletics, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
  Baylor vs. Burgmeier
  
  Baylor hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. McMullen scores. North scores. Washington moves to third. Baylor moves to second. View Play 
• Twins, 2 - Athletics, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
  Rudi vs. Campbell
  
  Bill Campbell now pitching.
  
  There go the runners. Both runners are safe. A double steal. View Play 
• Twins, 2 - Athletics, 5
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Rudi vs. Campbell
  
  Rudi strikes out. View Play 

Top 9

• Twins, 2 - Athletics, 5
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Wynegar vs. Torrez
  
  Don Baylor now playing first base. Jeff Newman now catching. Mike Torrez now pitching. Ken McMullen now playing third base. Sal Bando now playing
  
  Wynegar strikes out. View Play 
• Twins, 2 - Athletics, 5
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Hisle vs. Torrez
  
  Hisle hits a ball on the ground towards short. Bando scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Twins, 2 - Athletics, 5
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Ford vs. Torrez
  
  Ford strikes out. View Play 

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         Game of 9/15/1976 -- Minnesota at Oakland (N)

  Minnesota          AB  R  H RBI    Oakland            AB  R  H RBI
Braun S, dh           4  0  1  1   North B, cf           4  1  1  0   
Smalley R, ss         3  0  1  0   Washington C, rf      3  1  2  0   
Carew R, 1b           3  1  1  0   Baylor D, dh-1b       4  0  2  2   
Bostock L, cf         4  0  0  0   Rudi J, lf            4  0  0  0   
Cubbage M, 3b         4  0  0  0   Bando S, 3b-ss        3  0  0  0   
Wynegar B, c          4  0  0  0   Tenace G, c           2  0  0  0   
Hisle L, lf           3  0  0  0   Lintz L, pr           0  1  0  0   
Ford D, rf            4  1  1  0   Newman J, c           0  0  0  0   
Randall B, 2b         3  0  1  0   Fairly R, 1b          3  0  1  1   
                                   Alexander M, pr       0  1  0  0   
                                   Torrez M, p-p         0  0  0  0   
                                   Garner P, 2b          3  0  1  0   
                                   Sandt T, ss           1  0  0  0   
                                   Holt J, ph            1  0  0  0   
                                   Campaneris B, ss      0  0  0  0   
                                   Williams B, ph        0  0  0  0   
                                   McMullen K, ph-3b     1  1  0  1   
                     -- -- -- --                        -- -- -- --
                     32  2  5  1                        29  5  7  4

Minnesota        110 000 000 --  2
Oakland          000 000 05x --  5

  Minnesota            IP  H  R ER BB SO
Hughes J (L)          7.1  5  3  3  1  4
Burgmeier T           0.1  2  2  2  0  0
Campbell B            0.1  0  0  0  0  1

  Oakland              IP  H  R ER BB SO
Torrez M (W)          9.0  5  2  1  2  7

E -- Bando S
DP -- Minnesota 1
LOB -- Minnesota 6, Oakland 2
SB -- Carew R, Ford D, Lintz L, Alexander M, Baylor D, Washington C
SH -- Carew R
HBP -- by Burgmeier T (Washington C)
T -- 2:13
A -- 3774

    

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