The Twins fall in twelve innings.
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Category Archives: Keeping Track
Minor Details: Games of 9/1
A late rally for the Red Wings. Aaron Hicks and Chris Colabello set records for the Rock Cats. The Snappers hold off a late rally.
Happy Birthday–September 2
Al Spalding (1850)
Joe Heving (1900)
Monte Pearson (1908)
Marv Throneberry (1933)
Don Williams (1935)
Jerry Crider (1941)
Danny Goodwin (1953)
Rick Manning (1954)
Rex Hudler (1960)
Jeff Russell (1961)
Terry Jorgensen (1966)
Rich Aurilia (1971)
Appalachian League Playoffs: Day Three
The Twins go to the finals!
Minor Details: Games of 8/31
Kyle Gibson works on building stamina. Chris Herrmann and Aaron Hicks keep New Britain alive. Hicks ties a franchise record.
Happy Birthday–September 1
Jim O'Rourke (1850)
Joe Brown (1918)
Joe Astroth (1922)
Cloyd Boyer (1927)
Rico Carty (1939)
Craig Skok (1947)
Garry Maddox (1949)
Rob Wilfong (1953)
David West (1964)
Craig Skok was drafted by Minnesota in 1967, but did not sign.
Where They Stand
Short seasons are done, the others will conclude over the three-day weekend. Elizabethton is in the playoffs, Beloit will be.
Appalachian League Playoffs: Day Two
A big fourth inning sank the E-Twins, forcing a deciding game three tonight.
Minor Details: Games of 8/30
The Red Wings are eliminated from the playoffs. The Daniels lead the way in Fort Myers. A big night for Eddie Rosario.
Happy Birthday–August 31
Dad Clarkson (1866)
Duke Farrell (1866)
Red Ehret (1868)
Monte Cross (1869)
Eddie Plank (1875)
Sarge Connally (1898)
Ray Berres (1907)
Ray Dandridge (1913)
Danny Litwhiler (1916)
Frank Robinson (1935)
Boots Day (1947)
Claudell Washington (1954)
Tom Candiotti (1957)
Von Hayes (1958)
Mike Hartley (1961)
Hideo Nomo (1968)
Pat Howell (1968)
Tim Raines (1979)
Ramon Santiago (1979)
Armando Gabino (1983)
We would also like to wish a happy birthday to brianS’ son.