Metrodome Memories

June 27, 1987 at Arlington Stadium
Rangers 11, Twins 6  (42-31)

The Rangers took it to Joe Niekro and the rest of the Twins pitches in a blowout.  Niekro gave up six runs in 3 2/3 innings and George Frazier gave up four runs in 2 1/3 innings and he took the loss.

Kent Hrbek hit his nineteenth homerun of the season with a two run shot.  Kirby Puckett went four for four and he scored a run.

June 27, 1987 at Arlington Stadium
Rangers 7, Twins 2  (42-32)

The Twins lost this one with a team effort from the pitching staff.  In their third loss in a row, all four Twins’ pitchers gave up at least a run and three of four gave up at least two.  Seth Atherton took the loss and he fell to 4-2 on the season and he gave up two runs in 1 1/3 innings.

Mark Davidson went two for four and he both scored a run and drove in one.  Gary Gaetti went two for four and he scored a run.