2006 MLB Playoffs, ALCS Game #6: Min. @ LA

 October 19, 2006

  The Minnesota Twins are headed to the World Series! It was a wild Game 6 in the ALCS at Angels Stadium in LA. When the smoke cleared, the Twins had defeated the Los Angeles Angels 10-9. Jason Kubel had a big night for Minnesota driving in 5 runs. 

   LA took the lead in the bottom of the 1st on a Vlad Guerrero 2-run homer. Minnesota came right back in the top of the 2nd scoring 4 times on 2-run homers from Torri Hunter and Kubel. LA evened things up at 4 in the bottom of the 2nd and then took the lead with 2 more runs in the 3rd. After scoring single runs in the 4th and 5th the Angels had what looked like a comfortable 8-4 lead. But Minnesota had other ideas. The Twins scored twice in the 6th before erupting for 4 runs in the 8th. LA had brought in Francisco Rogriguez in the 8th to hold the 8-6 lead but he wasn't very effective and ended up with the Loss. Juan Rivera homered in the bottom of the 8th to close the gap to 1, 10-9. Joe Nathan came on in relief after Rivera's homer and closed the door on LA getting the Save. Pat Neshek, the 5th of 6 pitchers used by the Twins, got the Win.

  Many had questioned Minnesota's chances in the postseason mostly due to their lack of quality starting pitching. But they got good enough pitching to back their potent hitting throughout the playoffs. The Wild Card Minnesota Twins win the AL Pennant and will represent the league in the 2006 World Series.

BOXSCORE: 2006 Minnesota Twins At 2006 Los Angeles(AL) Angels      10/19/2006
 
  Twins              AB  R  H RBI AVG     Angels             AB  R  H RBI AVG
  L.Castillo 2B       5  0  1  2 .289     C.Figgins CF        5  0  1  1 .217  
  N.Punto 3B          5  0  3  0 .227     O.Cabrera SS        5  0  0  0 .310  
  J.Mauer C           5  0  1  0 .404     J.Rivera LF         5  3  3  1 .295  
  M.Cuddyer RF        5  2  2  0 .364     V.Guerrero RF       5  1  4  3 .333  
  J.Morneau 1B        3  2  1  0 .231     G.Anderson DH       5  1  2  0 .295  
  T.Hunter CF         4  2  2  2 .214     R.Quinlan 1B        4  1  1  1 .280  
  J.Tyner LF          3  2  1  0 .370   A-D.Erstad 1B         0  0  0  0 .000  
B-L.Ford LF           0  0  0  01.000   C-T.Murphy PR         0  0  0  0 .000  
  J.Kubel DH          3  2  2  5 .212     M.Izturis 3B        5  1  1  0 .306  
  J.Bartlett SS       2  0  0  1 .257     M.Napoli C          4  2  2  2 .208  
                                          A.Kennedy 2B        5  0  2  1 .222  
                     -- -- -- ---                            -- -- -- ---      
         Totals      35 10 13 10                 Totals      43  9 16  9
 
A-Subbed Defensively (1B) For Quinlan In 8th Inning
B-Subbed Defensively (LF) For Tyner In 8th Inning
C-Pinch Ran For Erstad In 9th Inning
 
Twins........... 0 4 0  0 0 2  0 4 0  - 10 13  0
Angels.......... 2 2 2  1 1 0  0 1 0  -  9 16  1
 
Twins (7-4)              IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA
B.Radke                   2 1/3   8   6   6   0   2   2  53   9.53
G.Perkins                 1       2   1   1   1   0   0  29   9.00
J.Rincon                  1 1/3   3   1   1   0   1   0  28   5.40
M.Guerrier                0 2/3   1   0   0   0   0   0  11   4.05
P.Neshek WIN(1-0)         2 1/3   1   1   1   0   3   1  30   4.70
J.Nathan SAVE(4th)        1 1/3   1   0   0   0   3   0  22   1.08
Totals                    9      16   9   9   1   9   3
 
Angels (5-6)             IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA
E.Santana                 5 1/3   8   6   6   3   3   2  87   4.19
J.Saunders HOLD(1st)      0 1/3   1   0   0   0   0   0   5   0.00
K.Gregg HOLD(1st)         0 2/3   1   0   0   0   0   0  15   0.00
S.Shields HOLD(1st)       0 2/3   1   1   1   0   0   0   5   9.00
F.Rodriguez L(0-1) H(1st) 0 1/3   1   3   2   2   0   0  16   5.06
H.Carrasco BS(1st)        1 2/3   1   0   0   0   0   0  22   0.00
Totals                    9      13  10   9   5   3   2
 
ATTENDANCE- 44,346 DATE- Thursday, October 19th 2006 TIME- Night WEATHER- Good
UMPIRES- Kerwin Danley, Jim Reynolds, Tim Welke, Gary Cederstrom
T- 3:52
LEFT ON BASE- Twins: 4  Angels: 9
DOUBLE PLAYS- Twins: 0  Angels: 3
ERRORS- J.Rivera
DOUBLES- M.Cuddyer(5th), J.Morneau(3rd), J.Rivera(4th), G.Anderson(3rd),
         R.Quinlan(1st), M.Napoli(3rd), A.Kennedy(1st)
HOME RUNS- T.Hunter(1st), J.Kubel(2nd), J.Rivera(4th), V.Guerrero(2nd),
           M.Napoli(1st)
RBIs- L.Castillo-2(2nd), T.Hunter-2(5th), J.Kubel-5(12th), J.Bartlett(6th),
      C.Figgins(3rd), J.Rivera(6th), V.Guerrero-3(9th), R.Quinlan(3rd),
      M.Napoli-2(4th), A.Kennedy(1st)
STOLEN BASES- C.Figgins(2nd)
SACRIFICE FLIES- J.Bartlett
WALKS- J.Morneau-2, J.Tyner, J.Kubel, J.Bartlett, M.Napoli
HIT BY PITCH- D.Erstad
STRIKE OUTS- M.Cuddyer-2, J.Morneau, O.Cabrera, G.Anderson-2, R.Quinlan-2,
             M.Izturis, M.Napoli-2, A.Kennedy
GIDP- J.Mauer, T.Hunter
2-out RBI- V.Guerrero-2, A.Kennedy, C.Figgins, J.Kubel-2, L.Castillo-2,
           J.Rivera
RLISP 2-out- J.Rivera, C.Figgins, R.Quinlan, J.Mauer, O.Cabrera, N.Punto,
             A.Kennedy
TEAM RISP- Twins: 4 for 8  Angels: 4 for 15
 
Designated hitter Jason Kubel went deep and had 5 RBI at Angels Stadium where
the Minnesota Twins beat the Los Angeles(AL) Angels by the score of 10 to
9.
 
Kubel provided much of the offense.  He lifted one out of the park for a two
run home run in the 2nd inning and smacked a single bringing home two
baserunners in the 6th inning.  Los Angeles(AL) scored in 6 different
innings, but their shaky pitching kept them from victory.  
 
Pat Neshek(1-0) went 2 and 1/3 innings allowing 1 run for the victory. Joe
Nathan recorded the save, his 4th.  Francisco Rodriguez(0-1) suffered the
loss in relief.  

CONDENSED PLAY LOG
TOP 1- Castillo-G, Punto-G, Mauer-G
BOT 1- Figgins-G, Cabrera-P, Rivera-Si, Guerrero-HR, Anderson-Si, Quinlan-K
TOP 2- Cuddyer-Do, Morneau-K, Hunter-HR, Tyner-Si, Kubel-HR, Bartlett-L
       Castillo-L
BOT 2- Izturis-Si, Napoli-HR, Kennedy-Do, Figgins-G, Cabrera-K, Rivera-G
TOP 3- Punto-Si, Mauer-L-DP, Cuddyer-K
BOT 3- Guerrero-L, Anderson-Do, Quinlan-Do, Izturis-G, Napoli-W, Kennedy-Si
       Figgins-G
TOP 4- Morneau-W, Hunter-G-DP, Tyner-F
BOT 4- Cabrera-G, Rivera-Do, Guerrero-Si, Anderson-G, Quinlan-P
TOP 5- Kubel-F, Bartlett-W, Castillo-L, Punto-Si, Mauer-Si
BOT 5- Izturis-K, Napoli-Do, Kennedy-G, Figgins-Si, SB(Figgins), Cabrera-F
TOP 6- Cuddyer-K, Morneau-W, Hunter-Si, Tyner-G, Kubel-Si, Bartlett-G
BOT 6- Rivera-F, Guerrero-Si, Anderson-K, Quinlan-K
TOP 7- Castillo-G, Punto-Si, Mauer-G-DP
BOT 7- Izturis-F, Napoli-K, Kennedy-G
TOP 8- Cuddyer-Si, Morneau-Do, Hunter-G, Tyner-W, Kubel-W, Bartlett-SF+E-LF
       Castillo-Si, Punto-G
BOT 8- Figgins-G, Cabrera-F, Rivera-HR, Guerrero-Si, Anderson-K
TOP 9- Mauer-F, Cuddyer-P, Morneau-G
BOT 9- Erstad-HBP, Izturis-G, Napoli-K, Kennedy-K
 

2006 MLB Playoffs, ALCS Game #5: LA @ Min.

October 17, 2006

 The Minnesota Twins sent their ace Johan Santana to the hill in Game 5 of the ALCS hoping to close the Series out. But the Los Angeles Angels had other ideas and after a back and forth battle the Angels won the game 3-2. LA scored first in the top of the 1st on a Vlad Guerrero double. In the bottom of the 4th, Joe Maur hit a solo shot off Angel starter Kelvim Escobar. Both teams scored a run in the 5th inning and the game was tied 2-2. Then in the 8th, Juan Rivera just cleared the left-centerfield wall and LA led 3-2. Francisco Rodriguez came on to start the bottom of the 8th for LA and struck out the side. In the bottom of the 9th inning he walked a batter with 2 outs before striking out Torri Hunter to close out the game. The ALCS now heads back to LA with the Twins up 3 games to 2.

BOXSCORE: 2006 Los Angeles(AL) Angels At 2006 Minnesota Twins      10/17/2006
 
  Angels             AB  R  H RBI AVG     Twins              AB  R  H RBI AVG
  C.Figgins CF,LF     4  0  0  0 .220     L.Castillo 2B       4  0  0  0 .300  
  O.Cabrera SS        4  0  2  1 .351     N.Punto 3B          4  0  0  0 .179  
  J.Rivera DH         4  2  1  1 .256     J.Mauer C           4  1  1  1 .429  
  V.Guerrero RF       4  0  3  1 .275     M.Cuddyer RF        4  0  1  0 .359  
  G.Anderson LF       4  0  0  0 .282     J.Morneau 1B        2  0  0  0 .222  
A-T.Murphy CF         0  0  0  0 .000   D-L.Ford PR           0  0  0  01.000  
  R.Quinlan 3B        4  0  1  0 .286     T.Hunter CF         4  0  0  0 .184  
B-A.Kennedy 2B        0  0  0  0 .154     J.Tyner LF          3  1  1  0 .375  
  H.Kendrick 1B       4  0  1  0 .211     J.Kubel DH          3  0  0  0 .167  
C-D.Erstad 1B         0  0  0  0 .000     J.Bartlett SS       3  0  1  1 .273  
  J.Molina C          4  0  1  0 .125                                          
  M.Izturis 2B,3B     3  1  3  0 .323                                          
                     -- -- -- ---                            -- -- -- ---      
         Totals      35  3 12  3                 Totals      31  2  4  2
 
A-Subbed Defensively (CF) For Anderson In 8th Inning
B-Subbed Defensively (2B) For Quinlan In 8th Inning
C-Subbed Defensively (1B) For Kendrick In 8th Inning
D-Pinch Ran For Morneau In 9th Inning
 
Angels.......... 1 0 0  0 1 0  0 1 0  -  3 12  1
Twins........... 0 0 0  1 1 0  0 0 0  -  2  4  0
 
Angels (5-5)             IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA
K.Escobar WIN(1-2)        7       4   2   2   1   4   1 101   5.28
F.Rodriguez SAVE(3rd)     2       0   0   0   1   4   0  32   1.80
Totals                    9       4   2   2   2   8   1
 
Twins (6-4)              IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA
J.Santana LOSS(2-2)       7      10   3   3   0   4   1 100   2.93
J.Rincon                  1       1   0   0   0   1   0   9   5.06
M.Guerrier                1       1   0   0   0   0   0   9   4.50
Totals                    9      12   3   3   0   5   1
 
ATTENDANCE- 46,394 DATE- Tuesday, October 17th 2006 TIME- Night 
UMPIRES- Jeff Kellogg, Jerry Meals, Andy Fletcher, Mike Reilly
T- 2:27
LEFT ON BASE- Angels: 7  Twins: 4
DOUBLE PLAYS- Angels: 0  Twins: 2
ERRORS- M.Izturis
DOUBLES- V.Guerrero(2nd), H.Kendrick(2nd), J.Molina(1st)
HOME RUNS- J.Rivera(3rd), J.Mauer(2nd)
RBIs- O.Cabrera(4th), J.Rivera(5th), V.Guerrero(6th), J.Mauer(11th),
      J.Bartlett(5th)
CAUGHT STEALING- L.Castillo
SACRIFICE HITS- C.Figgins, M.Izturis
WALKS- J.Morneau-2
STRIKE OUTS- C.Figgins, J.Rivera, G.Anderson-2, H.Kendrick, L.Castillo, N.Punto,
             J.Mauer, M.Cuddyer, T.Hunter-3, J.Bartlett
GIDP- C.Figgins, J.Rivera
WILD PITCHES- K.Escobar
2-out RBI- V.Guerrero
RLISP 2-out- G.Anderson, J.Tyner, J.Rivera, J.Molina-2, N.Punto, O.Cabrera
TEAM RISP- Angels: 1 for 7  Twins: 1 for 3
WEB GEMS- Top 8th: Torii Hunter robbed Robb Quinlan of a Homerun!
 
Vladimir Guerrero had 3 base hits as the Los Angeles(AL) Angels defeated the
Minnesota Twins by a score of 3 to 2 at Metrodome.
 
Los Angeles(AL) won the game with a run in the 8th inning.  Juan Rivera hit a
bases-empty home run.  Los Angeles(AL) had 12 hits overall, while Minnesota
had 4.  
 
Kelvim Escobar(1-2) got credit for the victory, pitching 7 innings and
allowing 2 runs. Escobar got help from Francisco Rodriguez who earned his 3rd
save.  Johan Santana(2-2) was hit with the loss.  He pitched 7 innings and
surrendered 10 hits and no walks.
 

CONDENSED PLAY LOG
TOP 1- Figgins-G, Cabrera-Si, Rivera-Force, Guerrero-Do, Anderson-G
BOT 1- Castillo-E-2B, CS(Castillo), Punto-G, Mauer-G
TOP 2- Quinlan-G, Kendrick-K, Molina-G
BOT 2- Cuddyer-K, Morneau-W, Hunter-G, Tyner-G
TOP 3- Izturis-Si, Figgins-Sac, Cabrera-P, Rivera-K
BOT 3- Kubel-FO, Bartlett-L, Castillo-F
TOP 4- Guerrero-Si, Anderson-K, Quinlan-F, Kendrick-Do, Molina-L
BOT 4- Punto-F, Mauer-HR, Cuddyer-Si, Morneau-FO, Hunter-K
TOP 5- Izturis-Si, Figgins-G, Cabrera-Si, Rivera-G-DP
BOT 5- Tyner-Si, Kubel-G, Bartlett-Si, Castillo-F, WP, Punto-L
TOP 6- Guerrero-F, Anderson-L, Quinlan-Si, Kendrick-G
BOT 6- Mauer-K, Cuddyer-L, Morneau-F
TOP 7- Molina-Do, Izturis-Sac, Figgins-K, Cabrera-L
BOT 7- Hunter-K, Tyner-G, Kubel-G
TOP 8- Rivera-HR, Guerrero-Si, Anderson-K, Quinlan-F, Kendrick-G
BOT 8- Bartlett-K, Castillo-K, Punto-K
TOP 9- Molina-G, Izturis-Si, Figgins-G-DP
BOT 9- Mauer-G, Cuddyer-G, Morneau-W, Hunter-K
 

2006 MLB Playoffs, ALCS Game #4: LA @ Min.

 October 16, 2006

  It was a pitching duel in Game 4 of the ALCS. The Minnesota Twins ended up taking a close 2-0 decision from the Los Angles Angels. Joe Mauer's 2-run double in the bottom of the 4th would be all the runs scored in the game. Boof Bonser and 3 other pitchers combined to shut out the Angels. Joe Nathan pitched the final 1 1/3 innings for the Save. Jered Weaver was a tough luck loser as he pitched a fine game for LA. The Angels were 0 for 7 with RISP while the Twins were 1 for 7, the difference in the game. Minnesota now holds a commanding 3-1 lead in the Series. 

BOXSCORE: 2006 Los Angeles(AL) Angels At 2006 Minnesota Twins      10/16/2006
 
  Angels             AB  R  H RBI AVG     Twins              AB  R  H RBI AVG
  C.Figgins CF        4  0  0  0 .243     L.Castillo 2B       4  0  1  0 .333  
  M.Izturis 3B        4  0  1  0 .250     N.Punto 3B          3  1  0  0 .200  
  O.Cabrera SS        3  0  2  0 .333     J.Mauer C           3  0  2  2 .447  
  V.Guerrero RF       4  0  1  0 .222     M.Cuddyer RF        4  0  0  0 .371  
  G.Anderson DH       4  0  0  0 .314     J.Morneau 1B        3  0  2  0 .235  
  J.Rivera LF         4  0  1  0 .257     T.Hunter CF         3  0  0  0 .206  
  H.Kendrick 1B       3  0  0  0 .206     J.Tyner LF          3  0  1  0 .381  
A-J.Molina PH         1  0  0  0 .083     J.Kubel DH          3  1  1  0 .185  
  M.Napoli C          3  0  0  0 .150     J.Bartlett SS       3  0  0  0 .267  
  A.Kennedy 2B        2  0  1  0 .154                                          
                     -- -- -- ---                            -- -- -- ---      
         Totals      32  0  6  0                 Totals      29  2  7  2
 
A-Pinch Hit For Kendrick In 9th Inning
 
Angels.......... 0 0 0  0 0 0  0 0 0  -  0  6  0
Twins........... 0 0 2  0 0 0  0 0    -  2  7  1
 
Angels (4-5)             IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA
J.Weaver - LOSS(1-1)      7       7   2   2   1  10   0  94   1.76
S.Shields                 1       0   0   0   1   1   0  11   8.59
Totals                    8       7   2   2   2  11   0
 
Twins (6-3)              IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA
B.Bonser WIN(1-1)         5 1/3   4   0   0   2   3   0  85   8.10
J.Rincon HOLD(2nd)        0 2/3   1   0   0   0   1   0  15   6.23
J.Crain HOLD(3rd)         1 2/3   1   0   0   0   1   0  22   1.13
J.Nathan SAVE(3rd)        1 1/3   0   0   0   0   2   0  16   1.29
Totals                    9       6   0   0   2   7   0
 
ATTENDANCE- 46,941 DATE- Monday, October 16th 2006 TIME- Night 
UMPIRES- Randy Marsh, Angel Hernandez, Hunter Wendelstedt, Sam Holbrook
T- 2:23
LEFT ON BASE- Angels: 7  Twins: 5
DOUBLE PLAYS- Angels: 0  Twins: 2
ERRORS- J.Bartlett
DOUBLES- O.Cabrera(3rd), V.Guerrero(1st), J.Rivera(3rd), J.Mauer(6th),
         J.Morneau(2nd)
RBIs- J.Mauer-2(10th)
STOLEN BASES- L.Castillo(1st), J.Tyner(2nd), J.Kubel(1st)
CAUGHT STEALING- L.Castillo
WALKS- O.Cabrera, A.Kennedy, N.Punto, J.Mauer
STRIKE OUTS- O.Cabrera, V.Guerrero, G.Anderson-2, J.Molina, M.Napoli-2,
             L.Castillo, J.Mauer, M.Cuddyer-2, T.Hunter-3, J.Tyner-2, J.Kubel,
             J.Bartlett
GIDP- C.Figgins, H.Kendrick
WILD PITCHES- J.Rincon
2-out RBI- J.Mauer-2
RLISP 2-out- J.Tyner, J.Rivera-2, G.Anderson, A.Kennedy, J.Bartlett, V.Guerrero
TEAM RISP- Angels: 0 for 7  Twins: 1 for 7
 
At Metrodome, the Minnesota faithful were treated to an intriguing pitcher's
duel.  Boof Bonser(1-1) finally bested his Los Angeles(AL) counterpart, Jered
Weaver -(1-1), by the score of 2 to 0.
 
Bonser gave Minnesota a solid outing.  He was reached for 4 hits and 2 walks
in 5 and 1/3 innings.  After the 3rd inning, neither team was able to score.
 
Joe Nathan earned his 3rd save.  The losing pitcher was Weaver -.  He saw his
ERA jump from 1.08 to 1.76 as gave up 2 runs in 7 innings.  

CONDENSED PLAY LOG
TOP 1- Figgins-G, Izturis-G, Cabrera-W, Guerrero-F
BOT 1- Castillo-Si, Punto-P, SB(Castillo), CS(Castillo), Mauer-K
TOP 2- Anderson-F, Rivera-E-SS, Kendrick-G-DP
BOT 2- Cuddyer-K, Morneau-Do, Hunter-K, Tyner-K
TOP 3- Napoli-F, Kennedy-Si, Figgins-G-DP
BOT 3- Kubel-Si, SB(Kubel), Bartlett-F, Castillo-K, Punto-W, Mauer-Do
TOP 4- Izturis-Si, Cabrera-K, Guerrero-Do, Anderson-K, Rivera-G
BOT 4- Cuddyer-L, Morneau-Si, Hunter-K, Tyner-K
TOP 5- Kendrick-L, Napoli-K, Kennedy-W, Figgins-G
BOT 5- Kubel-K, Bartlett-F, Castillo-F
TOP 6- Izturis-G, Cabrera-Si, Guerrero-K, WP, Anderson-G
BOT 6- Punto-F, Mauer-Si, Cuddyer-F, Morneau-F
TOP 7- Rivera-Do, Kendrick-F, Napoli-K, Kennedy-G
BOT 7- Hunter-K, Tyner-Si, SB(Tyner), Kubel-G, Bartlett-K
TOP 8- Figgins-G, Izturis-G, Cabrera-Do, Guerrero-F
BOT 8- Castillo-G, Punto-G, Mauer-W, Cuddyer-K
TOP 9- Anderson-K, Rivera-F, Molina-K

 

2006 MLB Playoffs, ALCS Game 3: LA @ Min.

 October 15, 2006

 The Minnesota Twins defeated the Los Angeles Angels 10-4 today in Game 3 of the ALCS. The Twins led 4-2 in the bottom of the 8th when Justin Morneau hit a 3-run homer and the Twins blew the game open scoring 6 runs. Carlos Silva got the Win for Minnesota with help from the bullpen. John Lackey took the loss for LA. The Twins now lead in the ALCS 2-1.

BOXSCORE: 2006 Los Angeles(AL) Angels At 2006 Minnesota Twins      10/15/2006
 
  Angels             AB  R  H RBI AVG     Twins              AB  R  H RBI AVG
  C.Figgins CF        3  1  2  0 .273     L.Castillo 2B       3  1  0  0 .344  
  M.Izturis 3B,2B     4  0  1  1 .250     N.Punto 3B          5  2  2  1 .219  
  O.Cabrera SS        3  0  1  2 .300     J.Mauer C           5  3  3  3 .429  
  V.Guerrero RF       5  0  1  1 .219     M.Cuddyer RF        4  1  1  0 .419  
  G.Anderson DH       5  0  4  0 .355     J.Morneau 1B        5  1  2  4 .194  
  J.Rivera LF         3  0  0  0 .258     T.Hunter CF         4  0  1  1 .226  
  H.Kendrick 1B       4  0  0  0 .226     J.Tyner LF          4  0  3  0 .389  
  M.Napoli C          3  2  1  0 .176     J.Kubel DH          5  0  1  0 .167  
  A.Kennedy 2B        2  0  1  0 .091     J.Bartlett SS       3  2  1  0 .296  
A-T.Salmon PH         1  1  1  0 .250                                          
B-R.Quinlan 3B        1  0  0  0 .294                                          
                     -- -- -- ---                            -- -- -- ---      
         Totals      34  4 12  4                 Totals      38 10 14  9
 
A-Pinch Hit For Kennedy In 7th Inning
B-Subbed Defensively (3B) For Salmon In 7th Inning
 
Angels.......... 0 0 1  0 0 0  1 0 2  -  4 12  1
Twins........... 0 0 2  0 2 0  0 6    - 10 14  0
 
Angels (4-4)             IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA
J.Lackey LOSS(1-1)        6       9   4   4   3   5   0 114   4.58
J.Saunders                1       1   0   0   0   1   0  11   0.00
S.Shields                 1       4   6   5   2   2   1  48   9.95
Totals                    8      14  10   9   5   8   1
 
Twins (5-3)              IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA
C.Silva WIN(2-0)          5       8   1   1   1   1   0  69   4.22
D.Reyes HOLD(1st)         1       1   1   1   2   2   0  21   6.75
J.Crain HOLD(2nd)         1       1   0   0   0   0   0  14   1.42
J.Nathan HOLD(1st)        1       0   0   0   0   1   0   9   1.59
M.Guerrier                1       2   2   2   2   1   0  32   5.40
Totals                    9      12   4   4   5   5   0
 
ATTENDANCE- 46,522 DATE- Sunday, October 15th 2006 TIME- Night 
UMPIRES- Doug Eddings, Dana Demuth, Jim Joyce, Paul Schrieber
T- 3:18
LEFT ON BASE- Angels:10  Twins:11
DOUBLE PLAYS- Angels: 0  Twins: 3
ERRORS- M.Izturis
DOUBLES- M.Izturis(2nd), G.Anderson(2nd), N.Punto(1st), J.Morneau(1st),
         T.Hunter(1st), J.Kubel(2nd)
HOME RUNS- J.Morneau(2nd)
RBIs- M.Izturis(4th), O.Cabrera-2(3rd), V.Guerrero(5th), N.Punto(1st),
      J.Mauer-3(8th), J.Morneau-4(9th), T.Hunter(3rd)
STOLEN BASES- C.Figgins(1st), N.Punto(2nd)
SACRIFICE HITS- C.Figgins, L.Castillo
SACRIFICE FLIES- O.Cabrera
WALKS- C.Figgins, M.Izturis, O.Cabrera, J.Rivera, M.Napoli, L.Castillo,
       M.Cuddyer, J.Tyner, J.Bartlett-2
HIT BY PITCH- T.Hunter
STRIKE OUTS- M.Izturis, J.Rivera, H.Kendrick, M.Napoli, R.Quinlan, J.Mauer,
             M.Cuddyer-3, J.Morneau, T.Hunter, J.Kubel, J.Bartlett
GIDP- V.Guerrero, J.Rivera, H.Kendrick
WILD PITCHES- J.Lackey
PASSED BALLS- M.Napoli
2-out RBI- O.Cabrera, J.Mauer, J.Morneau, T.Hunter
RLISP 2-out- J.Kubel-2, V.Guerrero, T.Hunter-2, M.Napoli-2, L.Castillo,
             O.Cabrera, M.Cuddyer-2, J.Bartlett, G.Anderson
TEAM RISP- Angels: 2 for 16  Twins: 7 for 19
 
First baseman Justin Morneau hit one over the fence and had 4 RBI at Metrodome
where the Minnesota Twins beat the Los Angeles(AL) Angels 10 to 4.
 
It was a good day for Minnesota thanks to Morneau.  He doubled which scored a
run in the 3rd inning and smacked a three-run homer in the 8th inning.
Minnesota rapped out 14 hits for the night.  
 
Carlos Silva(2-0) allowed 1 run in 5 innings, and picked up the victory. John
Lackey(1-1) took the loss.  He got hammered, allowing 9 hits and 3 walks in 6
innings.  

CONDENSED PLAY LOG
TOP 1- Figgins-F, Izturis-G, Cabrera-L
BOT 1- Castillo-G, Punto-G, Mauer-G
TOP 2- Guerrero-G, Anderson-Si, Rivera-W, Kendrick-G-DP
BOT 2- Cuddyer-K, Morneau-F, Hunter-HBP, Tyner-Si, Kubel-P
TOP 3- Napoli-Si, Kennedy-Si, Figgins-Sac, Izturis-K, Cabrera-Si, Guerrero-L
BOT 3- Bartlett-W, Castillo-Sac, Punto-G, Mauer-Si, Cuddyer-Si, Morneau-Do
       Hunter-F
TOP 4- Anderson-Do, Rivera-P, Kendrick-L, Napoli-F
BOT 4- Tyner-FO, Kubel-Do, Bartlett-G, Castillo-F
TOP 5- Kennedy-L, Figgins-Si, SB(Figgins), Izturis-FO, Cabrera-F
BOT 5- Punto-Do, Mauer-Si, Cuddyer-K, WP, Morneau-K, Hunter-Do, Tyner-IW
       Kubel-G
TOP 6- Guerrero-Si, Anderson-Si, Rivera-K, Kendrick-Force, Napoli-K
BOT 6- Bartlett-Si, Castillo-W, Punto-G, Mauer-K, Cuddyer-K
TOP 7- Salmon-Si, Figgins-W, Izturis-W, Cabrera-SF, Guerrero-G-DP
BOT 7- Morneau-F, Hunter-G, Tyner-Si, Kubel-K
TOP 8- Anderson-Si, Rivera-G-DP, Kendrick-K
BOT 8- Bartlett-W, Castillo-E-2B, Punto-Si, SB(Punto), Mauer-Si, Cuddyer-W
       Morneau-HR, Hunter-K, Tyner-Si, Kubel-P, PB, Bartlett-K
TOP 9- Napoli-W, Quinlan-K, Figgins-Si, Izturis-Do, Cabrera-W, Guerrero-Force
       Anderson-G

 

2006 MLB playoffs, ALCS Game 2: Min. @ LA

 October 13, 2006

  The Los Angeles Angels had an easy time of it tonight defeating the Minnesota Twins 6-1. LA scored 2 runs in the opening inning and 3 in the 3rd off Twins starter Brad Radke. The Angels added another run in the 6th to make what would be the final score 6-1. LA's starter Ervin Santana pitched a good game, going 7 innings and allowing only 1 run for the Win. The series now moves to Minnesota tied 1-1. 

BOXSCORE: 2006 Minnesota Twins At 2006 Los Angeles(AL) Angels      10/13/2006
 
  Twins              AB  R  H RBI AVG     Angels             AB  R  H RBI AVG
  L.Castillo 2B       3  0  0  0 .379     C.Figgins CF,LF     5  1  2  1 .233  
  N.Punto 3B          4  0  0  0 .185     O.Cabrera SS        2  1  0  0 .296  
  J.Mauer C           4  0  3  0 .400     V.Guerrero RF       4  1  1  1 .222  
  M.Cuddyer RF        4  0  0  0 .444     J.Rivera LF         3  0  0  0 .286  
  J.Morneau 1B        4  1  1  1 .154   B-T.Murphy CF         0  0  0  0 .000  
  T.Hunter CF         4  0  1  0 .222     G.Anderson DH       4  1  2  2 .269  
  J.Kubel DH          3  0  0  0 .158     H.Kendrick 1B       4  1  1  0 .259  
  J.Tyner LF          3  0  0  0 .286   A-D.Erstad 1B         0  0  0  0 .000  
  J.Bartlett SS       1  0  0  0 .292     M.Napoli C          4  0  1  2 .143  
                                          M.Izturis 3B        1  1  0  0 .250  
                                          A.Kennedy 2B        4  0  0  0 .000  
                     -- -- -- ---                            -- -- -- ---      
         Totals      30  1  5  1                 Totals      31  6  7  6
 
A-Subbed Defensively (1B) For Kendrick In 8th Inning
B-Subbed Defensively (CF) For Rivera In 9th Inning
 
Twins........... 0 1 0  0 0 0  0 0 0  -  1  5  1
Angels.......... 2 0 3  0 0 1  0 0    -  6  7  0
 
Twins (4-3)              IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA
B.Radke LOSS(0-1)         3       5   5   3   1   1   1  80   6.00
J.Crain                   2 2/3   1   1   1   2   4   0  50   1.69
J.Rincon                  2 1/3   1   0   0   1   2   0  32   7.36
Totals                    8       7   6   4   4   7   1
 
Angels (4-3)             IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA
E.Santana WIN(1-1)        7       4   1   1   2   6   1 106   1.93
S.Shields                 1 1/3   1   0   0   0   0   0  21   3.38
J.Saunders                0 2/3   0   0   0   0   2   0   9   0.00
Totals                    9       5   1   1   2   8   1
 
ATTENDANCE- 42,330 DATE- Friday, October 13th 2006 TIME- Night WEATHER- Average
UMPIRES- Kerwin Danley, Jim Reynolds, Tim Welke, Gary Cederstrom
T- 2:34
LEFT ON BASE- Twins: 5  Angels: 7
DOUBLE PLAYS- Twins: 0  Angels: 1
ERRORS- J.Mauer
DOUBLES- J.Mauer-2(5th), M.Napoli(2nd)
HOME RUNS- J.Morneau(1st), V.Guerrero(1st)
RBIs- J.Morneau(5th), C.Figgins(2nd), V.Guerrero(4th), G.Anderson-2(4th),
      M.Napoli-2(2nd)
STOLEN BASES- O.Cabrera(2nd), M.Izturis(2nd)
SACRIFICE HITS- L.Castillo, O.Cabrera
WALKS- J.Bartlett-2, O.Cabrera, M.Izturis-3
HIT BY PITCH- J.Rivera
STRIKE OUTS- N.Punto, M.Cuddyer-2, J.Morneau-2, T.Hunter-2, J.Kubel, J.Rivera-2,
             H.Kendrick, M.Napoli-2, A.Kennedy-2
GIDP- L.Castillo
PASSED BALLS- J.Mauer
2-out RBI- G.Anderson-2, M.Napoli-2, C.Figgins
RLISP 2-out- M.Cuddyer, H.Kendrick, J.Mauer, M.Izturis, V.Guerrero, J.Morneau
TEAM RISP- Twins: 0 for 5  Angels: 3 for 8
 
At Angels Stadium the Minnesota Twins were battered 6 to 1 by the Los
Angeles(AL) Angels.
 
Ervin Santana(1-1) pitched a solid game.  He surrendered 4 hits and 2 walks in
7 innings improving his ERA from 2.57 to 1.93.  Los Angeles(AL) totaled 7
hits on the night.  
 
Brad Radke(0-1) took the loss.  He was not very effective, surrendering 5 runs
in 3 innings.

CONDENSED PLAY LOG
TOP 1- Castillo-G, Punto-F, Mauer-Do, Cuddyer-G
BOT 1- Figgins-Si, Cabrera-E-C , Guerrero-L, Rivera-K, Anderson-Si
PB, Kendrick-G
TOP 2- Morneau-HR, Hunter-L, Kubel-G, Tyner-G
BOT 2- Napoli-F, Izturis-W, Kennedy-F, Figgins-G
TOP 3- Bartlett-W, Castillo-Sac, Punto-K, Mauer-L
BOT 3- Cabrera-F, Guerrero-HR, Rivera-HBP, Anderson-Force, Kendrick-Si
       Napoli-Do, Izturis-P
TOP 4- Cuddyer-K, Morneau-K, Hunter-Si, Kubel-G
BOT 4- Kennedy-F, Figgins-G, Cabrera-W, SB(Cabrera), Guerrero-G
TOP 5- Tyner-F, Bartlett-W, Castillo-G-DP
BOT 5- Rivera-K, Anderson-G, Kendrick-K
TOP 6- Punto-G, Mauer-Do, Cuddyer-K, Morneau-F
BOT 6- Napoli-K, Izturis-W, Kennedy-K, SB(Izturis), Figgins-Si, Cabrera-F
TOP 7- Hunter-K, Kubel-K, Tyner-G
BOT 7- Guerrero-L, Rivera-G, Anderson-Si, Kendrick-G
TOP 8- Bartlett-F, Castillo-G, Punto-G
BOT 8- Napoli-K, Izturis-W, Kennedy-K, Figgins-G
TOP 9- Mauer-Si, Cuddyer-F, Morneau-K, Hunter-K

2006 MLB Playoffs, ALCS Game 1: Min. @ LA

 October 12, 2006

  Johann Santana had a good outing and the Minnesota Twins scored in each of the first 3 innings leading to a 6-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels in Game 1 of the ALCS. Michael Cuddyer had 4 hits in the Twins 14 hit attack and Santana went 6 2/3 innings allowing 1 run while getting the Win. Joe Nathan got the Save. Kelvin Escobar took the Loss for LA.

BOXSCORE: 2006 Minnesota Twins At 2006 Los Angeles(AL) Angels      10/12/2006
 
  Twins              AB  R  H RBI AVG     Angels             AB  R  H RBI AVG
  L.Castillo 2B       5  1  2  0 .423     C.Figgins CF        5  0  2  1 .200  
  N.Punto 3B          4  0  0  0 .217     O.Cabrera SS        5  0  3  0 .320  
  J.Mauer C           5  1  2  1 .346     J.Rivera DH         5  0  0  0 .320  
  M.Cuddyer RF        5  2  4  1 .522     V.Guerrero RF       5  0  1  0 .217  
  J.Morneau 1B        5  0  1  1 .136     G.Anderson LF       4  1  2  1 .227  
  T.Hunter CF         5  0  0  0 .217     H.Kendrick 1B       4  0  1  0 .261  
  J.Tyner LF          4  2  3  1 .364     R.Quinlan 3B        3  1  1  0 .313  
  J.Kubel DH          3  0  0  0 .188   C-A.Kennedy PH,2B     1  0  0  0 .000  
D-R.White PH,DH       1  0  0  0 .154     J.Molina C          2  0  0  0 .091  
  J.Bartlett SS       5  0  2  1 .304   A-T.Salmon PH         1  0  0  0 .000  
                                        B-M.Napoli C          1  0  0  0 .100  
                                          M.Izturis 2B,3B     3  0  0  0 .263  
                     -- -- -- ---                            -- -- -- ---      
         Totals      42  6 14  5                 Totals      39  2 10  2
 
A-Pinch Hit For Molina In 7th Inning
B-Subbed Defensively (C ) For Salmon In 8th Inning
C-Pinch Hit For Quinlan In 8th Inning
D-Pinch Hit For Kubel In 9th Inning
 
Twins........... 1 1 2  0 0 1  0 0 1  -  6 14  2
Angels.......... 0 0 0  0 1 0  0 1 0  -  2 10  3
 
Twins (4-2)              IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA
J.Santana WIN(2-1)        6 2/3   7   1   1   1   9   0 108   2.61
P.Neshek HOLD(1st)        0 2/3   2   1   1   0   1   1  20   5.06
J.Nathan SAVE(2nd)        1 2/3   1   0   0   0   1   0  18   1.93
Totals                    9      10   2   2   1  11   1
 
Angels (3-3)             IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA
K.Escobar LOSS(0-2)       4 1/3   7   4   3   2   1   0  87   7.56
S.Shields                 2 2/3   5   1   1   1   1   0  49   4.50
J.Romero                  1       1   1   1   0   0   0  11   9.00
K.Gregg                   0 1/3   0   0   0   0   0   0   2   0.00
J.Saunders                0 2/3   1   0   0   0   0   0   9   0.00
Totals                    9      14   6   5   3   2   0
 
ATTENDANCE- 41,888 DATE- Thursday, October 12th 2006 TIME- Night WEATHER- Good
UMPIRES- Jeff Kellogg, Jerry Meals, Andy Fletcher, Mike Reilly
T- 3:16
LEFT ON BASE- Twins:12  Angels:11
DOUBLE PLAYS- Twins: 0  Angels: 1
ERRORS- J.Bartlett, J.Nathan, H.Kendrick, J.Molina, M.Izturis
DOUBLES- J.Mauer(3rd), M.Cuddyer(4th), J.Tyner(1st), G.Anderson(1st)
TRIPLES- M.Cuddyer(1st)
HOME RUNS- G.Anderson(2nd)
RBIs- J.Mauer(5th), M.Cuddyer(9th), J.Morneau(4th), J.Tyner(1st),
      J.Bartlett(4th), C.Figgins(1st), G.Anderson(2nd)
STOLEN BASES- J.Tyner(1st)
WALKS- N.Punto, J.Tyner, J.Kubel, M.Izturis
STRIKE OUTS- N.Punto, J.Kubel, C.Figgins, O.Cabrera, J.Rivera-2, V.Guerrero-3,
             H.Kendrick-2, T.Salmon, M.Izturis
GIDP- J.Mauer
WILD PITCHES- K.Escobar
2-out RBI- C.Figgins
RLISP 2-out- J.Morneau, G.Anderson, T.Hunter, O.Cabrera-2, N.Punto, R.Quinlan-2,
             J.Kubel-2, J.Rivera, M.Izturis, J.Bartlett
TEAM RISP- Twins: 4 for 17  Angels: 2 for 10
 
Right fielder Michael Cuddyer had 4 hits at Angels Stadium as the Minnesota
Twins beat the Los Angeles(AL) Angels by the count of 6 to 2.
 
Minnesota jumped out to the early lead in the first inning plating an isolated
run on 2 hits.  Overall Minnesota out-hit Los Angeles(AL) 14 to 10.  
 
The winning pitcher was Johan Santana(2-1) who allowed 1 run in 6 and 2/3
innings. Joe Nathan recorded the save, his 2nd.  Kelvim Escobar(0-2) was hit
with the loss.  He got hit pretty hard, allowing 7 hits and 2 walks in 4 and
1/3 innings.  

CONDENSED PLAY LOG
TOP 1- Castillo-Si, Punto-G, Mauer-Do, Cuddyer-G, Morneau-F
BOT 1- Figgins-K, Cabrera-G, Rivera-L
TOP 2- Hunter-G, Tyner-Si, WP, SB+E-C (Tyner), Kubel-W, Bartlett-F
       Castillo-G
BOT 2- Guerrero-K, Anderson-F, Kendrick-K
TOP 3- Punto-W, Mauer-Force, Cuddyer-Tr, Morneau-Si, Hunter-L, Tyner-F
BOT 3- Quinlan-P, Molina-G, Izturis-G
TOP 4- Kubel-K, Bartlett-F, Castillo-F
BOT 4- Figgins-E-SS, Cabrera-Si, Rivera-K, Guerrero-K, Anderson-P
TOP 5- Punto-G, Mauer-Si, Cuddyer-Si, Morneau-L, Hunter-F
BOT 5- Kendrick-G, Quinlan-Si, Molina-G, Izturis-W, Figgins-Si, Cabrera-K
TOP 6- Tyner-Do, Kubel-G, Bartlett-Si, Castillo-G, Punto-K
BOT 6- Rivera-G, Guerrero-Si, Anderson-Do, Kendrick-K, Quinlan-P
TOP 7- Mauer-G, Cuddyer-Si, Morneau-F, Hunter-E-2B, Tyner-IW, Kubel-G
BOT 7- Salmon-K, Izturis-K, Figgins-Si, Cabrera-Si, Rivera-G
TOP 8- Bartlett-Si, Castillo-Si, Punto-F, Mauer-G-DP
BOT 8- Guerrero-K, Anderson-HR, Kendrick-Si, Kennedy-F, Napoli-E-P 
       Izturis-F
TOP 9- Cuddyer-Do, Morneau-E-1B, Hunter-G, Tyner-Si, White-L, Bartlett-G
BOT 9- Figgins-F, Cabrera-Si, Rivera-K, Guerrero-F