Minnesota @ Oakland

Network: ESPN/Family Channel
Announcers: Jon Miller, Joe Morgan
Format: DVD (3 disks)
Quality: 9.0 (Converted Directv SP/VHS Master)
Notes: Commercials edited out.

Game Notes

Twins survive for a 5-4 win over the A's and advance to the ALCS.

A 9th-inning rally by Oakland adds drama after Minnesota leads 5-1, however, Eddie Guardado settles down after Mark Ellis' 3-run HR with 1 out cuts into the lead.

Minnesota appeared to be crusing along after Brad Radke turns in a strong performance, helping the Twins hold a 2-1 lead. However, they need 3 insurance runs in the 9th, led by A.J. Pierzynski's 2-run HR off Billy Koch and followed by a RBI double by David Ortiz.