Twins players save their good performances for when they're needed. The luck of the Irish was with the O'Briens. Whitewash found in Salt River.
Category Archives: Keeping Track
Happy Birthday–November 1
Joe Battin (1852)
Bid McPhee (1859)
Larry French (1907)
Pat Mullin (1917)
Vic Power (1927)
Jim Kennedy (1946)
Miguel Dilone (1954)
Gary Redus (1956)
Fernando Valenzuela (1960)
Eddie Williams (1964)
Bob Wells (1966)
Ryan Glynn (1974)
Cleatus Davidson (1976)
Coco Crisp (1979)
Steven Tolleson (1983)
This is also the birthday of Twins’ farmhand Alex Wimmers (1988).
Australian League Preview
The Australian League starts today. Given the time difference, it already has started. So, here's a brief overview of the league down under.
Mexican League: Games of 10/30
Two close games, one blowout. The Fantastic Mr. Fox leads Los Mochis.
Dominican Digest: Games of 10/30
A good day for Chris Herrmann. Danny Santana gets Aguilas off to a good start. Iwasaki puts on a good Sho for Aguilas.
Venezuelan View: Games of 10/30
Yorman Landa makes a perfect Venezuelan debut. Zulia zooms on La Guaira boots. Lots of blowouts.
Fall Festival: Games of 10/30
Stefan Romero leads Peoria to a win over Glendale. A Surprising defeat for Salt River.
Happy Birthday–October 31
Harry Smith (1874)
Cal Hubbard (1900)
Ken Keltner (1916)
Jim Donohue (1938)
Ed Stroud (1939)
Dave McNally (1942)
Mickey Rivers (1948)
Dave Trembley (1951)
Mike Gallego (1960)
Matt Nokes (1963)
Fred McGriff (1963)
Eddie Taubensee (1968)
Steve Trachsel (1970)
David Dellucci (1973)
Tim Byrdak (1973)
Cal Hubbard was an American League umpire from 1936-1951. He is in the Baseball Hall of Fame, the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and the College Football Hall of Fame.
Dave Trembley was the manager of the Baltimore Orioles from 2007-2010.
David Dellucci was drafted by Minnesota in the eleventh round in 1994, but did not sign.
Mexican Matchups: Games of 10/30
All four games were decided by one run, one of them in extra innings.
Dominican Digest: Games of 10/29
Singles night for Escogido and Cibao. Homers decided things in Licey.