Metrodome Memories

October 24, 1987 at the Metrodome
Twins 11, Cardinals 5
Best of Seven Game Series Tied 3-3

The Twins forced a game seven as they came from behind and ended up with a blowout win over the Cardinals.  St. Louis jumped out to a 5-2 lead but the Twins scored four in the fifth to take the lead and then Kent Hrbek blasted a grand slam in the sixth inning to open the game up.  It was Hrbek’s only hit of the game.  Don Baylor also had a solid day and he went two for three with a walk, a homerun, three RBIs and two runs.

Les Straker gave up the first four runs and he couldn’t even pitch out of the fourth inning.  Dan Schatzeder gave up the fifth run but he was in there when the Twins mounted their comeback.  Juan Berenguer was particularly impressive with three shutout innings while Jeff Reardon closed the game out with a scoreless ninth.