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On This Date In Twins Playoff History
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October 23, 2013
October 23, 1991: World Series Game 4 vs Braves
A gut-wrenching loss in 12 innings put Atlanta back in the World Series. Minnesota would look to take control back in pivotal Game Four.
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October 22, 2013
October 22, 1991: World Series Game 3 vs Braves
Having won both games in the Metrodome, the Twins headed into Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium confident with a 2-0 lead.
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October 22, 2013
October 22, 1987: World Series vs Cardinals Game 5
After getting beat by the Cardinals (usually outclassed Tom Lawless) in Game Four, the 1987 World Series was tied.
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October 21, 2013
October 21, 1987: World Series vs Cardinals Game 4
Great pitching from John Tudor and an implosion by Juan Berenguer let the Cardinals back into the series in Game Three. The Twins turned staff ace Frank Viola with hopes of stealing a game in St. Louis.
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October 20, 2013
October 20, 1991: World Series Game 2 vs Braves
The Twins had yet to lose a World Series game in the Dome. Would it happen tonight?
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October 20, 2013
October 20, 1987: World Series vs Cardinals Game 3
Playing in their first World Series in 22 years, the Twins took a 2-0 lead into St. Louis.
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October 19, 2013
October 19, 1991: World Series Game 1 vs Braves
After taking three in a row from the Blue Jays in Toronto, the Twins were on their way to their second World Series in five years. This time they would be taking on a dynasty in its infancy: the Atlanta Braves.
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October 19, 2013
October 18, 1987: World Series vs Cardinals Game 2
Frank Viola and Dan Gladden combined to obliterate the Cardinals in Game One of the 1987 World Series. Bert Blyleven was up for Game Two.
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October 17, 2013
October 17, 1987: World Series Game 1 vs Cardinals
After taking out the Tigers in five games, the underdog Twins were moving onto the World Series.
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October 14, 2013
October 14, 1965: World Series Game 7 vs Dodgers
On the back of a Bob Allison homer and a full game of heroics from Mudcat Grant, the Twins had evened the series at three games apiece. Game Seven would feature one thing that no other game in the series provided: a pitcher's duel.
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October 13, 2013
October 13, 2002: ALCS Game 5 vs Angels
After three straight losses to the Angels, the Twins were down three games to one and on the brink of being kicked out of the playoffs for the first time since 1970.
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October 13, 2013
October 13, 1991: ALCS Game 5 vs Blue Jays
The Twins were on the verge of their second World Series appearance in five years. But first they had to beat Tom Candiotti.
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October 13, 2013
October 13, 1965: World Series Game 6 vs Dodgers
With their backs against the wall, Twins manager Sam Mele went to Mudcat Grant on two days' rest. Would it pay off?
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October 12, 2013
October 12, 2002: ALCS Game 4 vs Angels
The Twins turned to Brad Radke in Game Four of the 2002 ALCS, after late power from Troy Glaus lifted the Angels over the Twins in Game Three.
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October 12, 2013
October 12, 1991: ALCS Game 4 vs Blue Jays
The Toronto crowd was out of the game. The Minnesota Twins took advantage.
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October 12, 2013
October 12, 1987: ALCS Game 5 vs Tigers
Offensive surges early and late swung the game in the Twins' favor.
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October 12, 2013
October 11, 2009: ALDS Game 3 vs Yankees
The Twins score first again in Game Three. Can they find a way to win behind a stellar performance from Carl Pavano?
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October 12, 2013
October 11, 2002: ALCS Game 3 vs Angels
Eric Milton and Jarrod Washburn were evenly matched, but in the battle of two very good bullpens it was the Angels who came out on top.
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October 11, 2013
October 11, 1991: ALCS Game 3 vs Blue Jays
After allowing the Jays to win the first playoff game ever in the Dome in Game Two, the series was tied heading into Toronto.
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October 11, 2013
October 11, 1987: ALCS Game Four vs Tigers
The Tigers managed a win in Game Three, even after the Twins stormed back to take the lead after being down 5-0. Could they even the series at Tiger Stadium?
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October 11, 2013
October 11, 1965: World Series vs Dodgers Game 5
The Twins had dropped two in a row in the '65 Classic and had to face Sandy Koufax, who they'd beaten in Game Two. Could magic strike twice?
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October 10, 2013
October 10, 1987: ALCS Game 3 vs Tigers
After surprising the baseball world by taking games one and two, the underdog Twins went into the heart of the beast: Tiger Stadium.
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October 10, 2013
October 10, 1965: World Series Game 4 vs Dodgers
Leading the series two games to one, Mudcat Grant and Don Drysdale reprised the roles they played in Game One...with different results.
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October 9, 2013
October 9, 2010: ALDS Game 3 vs Yankees
Between 2002 and 2010 the Twins made six playoff runs. They were booted from four of them by the Yankees, with a record of 2-12. This is one of those elimination games. Ugh.
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October 9, 2013
October 9, 2009: ALDS Game Two vs Yankees
Down a game to the Yankees, the Twins had plenty of opportunities to win Game Two.