Oakland @ Minnesota

Network: FSN North
Announcers: Dick Bremer, Bert Blyleven
Format: DVD (4 disks)
Quality: 9.0 (Converted Directv LP/VHS Master)
Notes: Commercials edited out.

Game Notes

Twins outscore the A's 12-10 in a slugfest.

Minnesota beats up on Oakland pitchers for 20 hits, including 4 by Brian Buchanan, and 3 each by Doug Mientkiewicz, Luis Rivas and Corey Koskie. After falling behind 4-0, the Twins get on the board with 1 run in the 4th and then take the lead with 4 runs in the 5th.

The Twins score 7 runs in the next 3 innings to break the game open and provide enough cushion to hold off the A's.

Starting pitchers:
A's - Barry Zito
Twins - Eric Milton

Winning pitcher: Milton (9-3)
Losing pitcher: Zito (6-7)