Metrodome Memories

October 8, 1997 at the Metrodome
Twins 6, Tigers 3
Twins Lead Best of Seven Game Series 2-0

The Twins took a commanding two games to zero lead over the Tigers in a much easier outing then the previous days thriller.  The Tigers did jump out to a 2-0 lead in the second off of Bert Blyleven, but an RBI double by Tom Brunansky and a two run double by Tim Laudner gave the Twins the lead for good in the bottom of the second.  The Twins added two in the fourth on a two run single by Dan Gladden and one in the fifth on a solo homerun by Kent Hrbek to make it 6-2.

The Tigers scored off of Blyleven in the eighth but former Tiger Juan Berenguer came in to put out the first.  He got the final five Tigers out (four by strikeout) to close out the game.

The scene now moved to Detroit but the Twins had to feel comfortable with their two game lead.  It appeared the Tigers may have been burnt out from their late season pennant race and the Twins were taking full advantage of the situation.