Metrodome Memories

June 8, 1987 at the Metrodome
Twins 5, Royals 3  (30-26)

The Twins won their third straight game behind a big hit by Gene Larkin in the seventh inning.  With the game tied, the rookie belted a bases loaded clearing pinch hit triple to give the Twins the runs they’d need for the win.  Kirby Puckett hit a solo homerun and that was his eleventh homerun of the season.

Mike Smithson threw six solid frames in his start and he gave up two runs.  Randy Niemann picked up the with 2/3 of an inning and Jeff Reardon threw a shutout ninth to pick up his eleventh save of the season.