Please mark your calendars for Saturday, February 4, 2023, when…
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As far as Roy Lee Jackson was concerned, the highlight of his…
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Miguel Cabrera’s list of accolades is long. His manager in…
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It was Shotime! in Anaheim. Shohei Ohtani, the two-way Japanese…
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After graduating from Waverly High School in Lansing, Michigan,…
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The Chicago Cubs’ center fielder played well on April 25, 1976.…
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On June 26, 1962, Earl Wilson of the Boston Red Sox became the…
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Entrance to Four Mile Run Park in Arlington, Virginia, in the…
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The Minnesota Twins occupied fifth place in the American League…
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A key cog in Detroit’s starting rotation since the mid-1960s,…
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Jim Kaat knew how to win ballgames. In 1971 Kaat would win at…
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Harmon Killebrew’s sixth-inning pinch-hit grand slam launched…
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The Minnesota Twins returned home with their backs to the wall.…
https://sabr.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Martin-Billy.png600800admin/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/sabr_logo.pngadmin2022-12-12 00:01:312022-12-06 14:04:46October 6, 1969: Twins play first playoff game at Metropolitan Stadium; Orioles clinch AL pennant
Minnesota Twins manager Bill Rigney had a plan for the game on…
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Save the date! SABR Day is February 4, 2023
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June 3, 2001: John Smoltz continues comeback as Braves sweep doubleheader in Pittsburgh for first time since 1961
August 11, 1979: White Sox slip, slide to win on ‘Comiskey Dunes’
April 25, 1976: Rick Monday’s ‘great play’ saves American flag at Dodger Stadium
June 26, 1962: Boston’s Earl Wilson becomes first Black pitcher to throw no-hitter in American League
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Four Mile Run Park (Alexandria, VA)
September 3, 1971: Red roses, blue buttons, and a George Mitterwald walk-off for Twins
September 20, 1969: Jim Perry’s 20th victory pushes Twins nearer pennant
April 25, 1970: Earl Wilson nearly achieves a ‘Little League home run’ after striking out
July 30, 1971: Quiet as kittens against Kaat, Yankees roar back to beat Twins
September 3, 1971: Killebrew’s pinch-hit grand slam propels Twins to 9-4 win over A’s
October 6, 1969: Twins play first playoff game at Metropolitan Stadium; Orioles clinch AL pennant
September 29, 1970: Royals’ 6-run ninth ruins Jim Perry’s chance for 25-win season
June 4, 1971: Tornadoes don’t twist Twins’ fortunes