Metrodome Memories

June 12, 1987 at Comiskey Park
Twins 5, White Sox 2  (33-26)

The Twins won their sixth straight game with seven shutout innings from Frank Viola.  He pushed his record to 5-5 on the season and he gave up four hits and he struck out two.  Jeff Reardon picked up save number eleven with an inning and third of shutout ball.

Roy Smalley had the big hit of the game with a three run homerun.  Greg Gagne contributed with a solo homerun and Tim Laudner went two for three.

June 12, 1987 at Comiskey Park
Twins 7, White Sox 4  (34-26)

The Twins made it seven straight as they completed a sweep of their doubleheader over the White Sox.  Mike Smithson was tagged for four early runs and he left in the fifth and then Juan Berenguer took over with a 3 1/3 scoreless innings.  He gave up four hits and he struck out four en route to a win that pushed his record to 4-0.

Gary Gaetti went two for five and he drove in two runs.  Dan Gladden went one for two with two RBIs and a run but he was also caught stealing twice.