Minnesota @ New York

Network: YES
Announcers: Jim Kaat, Ken Singleton
Format: DVD (6 disks)
Quality: 8.75 (Converted Directv LP/VHS Master)
Notes: Commercials edited out.

Game Notes

Yankees beat the Twins 13-12 in a marathon slugfest.

Jason Giambi wins it with a walk-off Grand Slam after Minnesota takes a 12-9 lead in the top of the 14th. Giambi's slam off Mike Trombley ends the 5:45 marathon. Giambi goes 4-for-8, leading New York's 20-hit attack. The Twins also collect 20 hits.

The 2 teams combine for 17 runs in the 1st 5 1/2 innings, with Minnesota taking a 9-8 lead with a 6-run 6th inning, and then the offenses go dry until the 14th, with the exception of Bernie Williams' 1-out solo HR off Eddie Guardado in the 9th.

Starting pitchers:
Twins - Rick Reed
Yankees - Mike Mussina

Winning pitcher: Sterling Hitchcock (1-0)
Losing pitcher: Trombley (0-1)