Cardinals favored in World Series clash with Twins
The piece argues the Cardinals are the better overall team and could win the 1987 World Series in six games against the Minnesota Twins. It weighs home field, injuries, and pitching depth, contrasting Cardinals strength with Twins power and vulnerabilities.
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Gladden's slam sparks Twins rout over Cardinals in Game One
Jim Gladden delivered a pivotal slam and drove in five as Minnesota beat St. Louis 10-1 behind Viola's dominant pitching through four. Keith Atherton closed with a perfect ninth. Lombardozzi and Brunansky added key hits as Magrane was pulled after the fourth. Colemen, Smith and Herr struggled for the Cardinals.
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Hrbek Fulfills Childhood Dream With Key World Series Hit
Kent Hrbek of the Minnesota Twins delivered a bases loaded single in the second inning driving in two runs as Minnesota crushed St Louis 10 1 in Game 41. The Bloomington native said the moment was dreamlike and noted his ultimate dream is to win the World Series, while admitting relief at breaking two long scoreless streaks.
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Foxy trades shape Twins 1985 pennant drive
Howard Fox as former Twins president reshaped the roster with key trades including Roy Smalley and Gary Serum for Greg Gagne and Ron Davis and Paul Boris on Aug 12 1985. He also sent Doug Corbett and Rob Wilfong to California in 1982 for Tom Brunansky and Mike Walters. Fox notes scouts questioned Gagne’s fit while Kentucky Hrbek Laudner Lombardozzi Puckett and Viola rose through the farm system.
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Iowa Firms Make Homer Hankies for Twins Fans
DES MOINES AP Two Iowa companies TNT Screen Printing in Ankeny and Logomotive in Des Moines were drafted to produce 300,000 Homer Hankies for Minnesota Twins supporters. They operated around the clock and shipped 10,000 hankies to Minneapolis on Friday with daily trips planned as the World Series continues. five Minnesota suppliers also churn out the cloth souvenirs.
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