#2. There'll Be No Play!
The best game log the WGOM ever had was a nice consolation for me not being able to go to the game because I couldn't get off work.
#15. Mauer Wins First Batting Title
I remember watching this game very intently, very much wanting Mauer to become the first AL catcher to win a title, and very much wanting Jeter not to catch him. Mauer doubled in the fourth to make us breathe a little easier, then single in the fifth to clinch it.
The Better Moment
- Twins Win Central (89%, 16 Votes)
- Mauer Batting Title (11%, 2 Votes)
Total Voters: 18
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- Nathan Induces DP in 163 (56%, 10 Votes)
- Mauer Catches Ball Behind Net (44%, 8 Votes)
Total Voters: 18
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- JI (95%, 18 Votes)
- Butters! (5%, 1 Votes)
Total Voters: 19
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- Arraez Pinch-Hit Walk (53%, 10 Votes)
- Dozier Walks-Off Tigers (47%, 9 Votes)
Total Voters: 19
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- Mauer Tags Out Gardner (95%, 19 Votes)
- Dozier/Rosario Homer Off Severino (5%, 1 Votes)
Total Voters: 20
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- Joe Mauer's Final Game (79%, 15 Votes)
- Kepler 5 in a row off Bauer (21%, 4 Votes)
Total Voters: 19
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- Twins Clinch 2002 ALDS (63%, 10 Votes)
- Jim Thome Hits Flag Pole (38%, 6 Votes)
Total Voters: 16
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Appears I skipped past #7 vs. #10. That one around the lunch hour I think
I’m basically always going to pick the event that sends the Twins to the postseason, but man, this was a tough choice. A Twin leading the league in an unprecedented way, and beating Cap’n Jetes? Could only have been sweeter if both of Mauer’s hits to claim the title were pasta.