Win: Kevin Spencer (1-1) Loss: Angel Jackson (0-1)
Save: Burt Clinton (1)
Inning: 1 Boston Kevin Spencer pitching. Jeff Fansler strikes out. Jarrod Sutherland lines out to the third baseman. Terry Parnham walks. Roberto Craig grounds into a force play to the second baseman. Terry Parnham is out at second base with the shortstop covering the bag. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 1 Minnesota Angel Jackson pitching. Tim Lyons grounds out to the second baseman. George Kilduff flies out to the right fielder. Shawn Doheny flies out to the right fielder. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 2 Boston Erv Lasher grounds out to the pitcher. Paul Dineen singles to right field. Paul Dineen is out trying to steal second (SS covering 2nd). Larry Gardner walks. Vic Stein pops out to the shortstop. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 2 Minnesota Bill Jonnard grounds out to the pitcher. Rickey McCloskey doubles to center field. Doug Shoemaker walks. Sal MacCormack grounds out to the shortstop. Rickey McCloskey advances to third on the play. Doug Shoemaker advances to second on the play. Marty Anderson grounds out to the shortstop. Runners left on base: 2 Inning: 3 Boston Angel Jackson grounds out to the shortstop. Jeff Fansler flies out to the left fielder. Jarrod Sutherland walks. Terry Parnham singles to center field. Jarrod Sutherland advances to third on the hit. Roberto Craig grounds out to the third baseman. Runners left on base: 2 Inning: 3 Minnesota Kevin Spencer strikes out. Tim Lyons triples. George Kilduff hits a home run. Tim Lyons scores. Shawn Doheny singles to center field. Bill Jonnard flies out to the right fielder. Rickey McCloskey hits a home run. Shawn Doheny scores. Doug Shoemaker flies out to the center fielder. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 4 Boston Erv Lasher walks. Paul Dineen grounds into a force play to the second baseman. Erv Lasher is out at second base with the shortstop covering the bag. Larry Gardner grounds into a 4-6-3 double play. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 4 Minnesota Sal MacCormack flies out to the right fielder. Marty Anderson grounds out to the shortstop. Kevin Spencer pops out to the third baseman. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 5 Boston Vic Stein singles to right field. Angel Jackson lays down a bunt. The catcher fields the ball, Vic Stein forced out at second (SS covering 2nd). Jeff Fansler grounds into a 4-6-3 double play. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 5 Minnesota Tim Lyons grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted). George Kilduff flies out to the center fielder. Shawn Doheny flies out to the right fielder. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 6 Boston Jarrod Sutherland strikes out. Terry Parnham walks. Roberto Craig hits a home run. Terry Parnham scores. Erv Lasher pops out to the second baseman. Paul Dineen hits an infield single to the second baseman. Larry Gardner doubles to center field. Paul Dineen uses his aggressiveness and scores. Vic Stein strikes out. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 6 Minnesota Bill Jonnard grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted). Rickey McCloskey grounds out to the pitcher. Doug Shoemaker strikes out. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 7 Boston Ron Jones is pinch hitting for Angel Jackson. Pinch hitting for the pitcher because he is tired. Ron Jones strikes out. Jeff Fansler walks. Jarrod Sutherland grounds out to the pitcher. Jeff Fansler advances to second on the play. Terry Parnham strikes out. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 7 Minnesota Carlos Leon pitching. Sal MacCormack grounds out to the shortstop. Joe Kinslow is pinch hitting for Marty Anderson. Joe Kinslow grounds out to the shortstop. Kevin Spencer strikes out. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 8 Boston Roberto Craig hits an infield single to the first baseman. Burt Clinton comes in from the bullpen to pitch. Erv Lasher flies out to the left fielder. Paul Dineen pops out to the second baseman. Larry Gardner flies out to the center fielder. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 8 Minnesota Tim Lyons singles to center field. George Kilduff grounds into a force play to the first baseman. Tim Lyons is out at second base with the shortstop covering the bag. Shawn Doheny pops out to the third baseman. Bill Jonnard hits a home run. George Kilduff scores. John Pena comes in from the bullpen to pitch. Rickey McCloskey strikes out. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 9 Boston Vic Stein grounds out to the third baseman. Ralph Sacka is pinch hitting for John Pena. Pinch hitting for the pitcher because it is the last at bat. Ralph Sacka flies out to the center fielder. Jeff Fansler walks. Jarrod Sutherland flies out to the center fielder. Runners left on base: 1 Boston total runners left on base: 8 Minnesota total runners left on base: 2
Game Notes Kevin Spencer is injured and is expected to be out 25 days.
Boston Mentoring: SP Mentor Grade: B- RP Mentor Grade: C+ Batter Mentor Grade: C+ Improvements: Jose Mulcahy improves in power_vs_righty Julio Prince did not respond to coaching in speed Frank Stricklett did not respond to coaching in range Gil Konerko did not respond to coaching in power_vs_lefty Fred Wilshusen improves in power_vs_righty Heinie Akerfelds did not respond to coaching in velocity Jim Ackley did not respond to coaching in C
Minnesota Mentoring: SP Mentor Grade: C+ RP Mentor Grade: B- Batter Mentor Grade: B- Improvements: Chief Zardon improves in arm Ed Aaron did not respond to coaching in control Mike Beltre improves in speed Billy Olsen did not respond to coaching in velocity Bob Soriano improves in arm Cliff Smith improves in contact_vs_lefty Chief Zardon did not respond to coaching in 3B