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Twins
@ Tigers
Tiger Stadium
June 12, 1968
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The information below contains details about the Major League Baseball game between the Detroit Tigers and the Minnesota Twins, played on June 12, 1968 at Tiger Stadium.
Game Summary
Date | June 12, 1968 |
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Visiting Team |
Minnesota Twins
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Home Team |
Detroit Tigers
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Winning Pitcher | — |
Losing Pitcher | — |
Save | — |
Game Winning RBI | — |
Game Info
Date | June 12, 1968 |
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Day of Week | Wed |
Day / Night | N |
Visiting Team | Minnesota Twins |
Home Team | Detroit Tigers |
Visiting Starting Pitcher | Jim Kaat |
Home Starting Pitcher | Mickey Lolich |
Ballpark | Tiger Stadium |
City | Detroit |
State | MI |
Attendance | 20,082 |
Time of Game | 2 hours 14 minutes |
Umpires | HP: Larry Napp 1B: Frank Umont 2B: Bill Haller 3B: Jerry Neudecker |
Minnesota Twins Lineup
Name | Position |
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Cesar Tovar | Second Baseman |
Jackie Hernandez | Shortstop |
Tony Oliva | Right Fielder |
Harmon Killebrew | First Baseman |
Bob Allison | Left Fielder |
Rich Rollins | Third Baseman |
Jerry Zimmerman | Catcher |
Ted Uhlaender | Center Fielder |
Jim Kaat | Pitcher |
Cal Ermer | Manager |
Detroit Tigers Lineup
Name | Position |
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Dick McAuliffe | Second Baseman |
Mickey Stanley | Center Fielder |
Jim Northrup | Right Fielder |
Bill Freehan | First Baseman |
Willie Horton | Left Fielder |
Don Wert | Third Baseman |
Jim Price | Catcher |
Ray Oyler | Shortstop |
Mickey Lolich | Pitcher |
Mayo Smith | Manager |
All Plays in Game (back to top)
Twins
@ Tigers
Tiger Stadium
June 12, 1968
Top 1
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Twins, 0 - Tigers, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Tovar vs. Lolich
Tovar hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. View Play -
Twins, 0 - Tigers, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Hernandez vs. Lolich
Hernandez is called out on strikes. View Play -
Twins, 0 - Tigers, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Oliva vs. Lolich
Oliva hits a popup, foul, towards third. Wert settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Twins, 0 - Tigers, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Killebrew vs. Lolich
Killebrew hits a line drive into center field. Stanley settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 1
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Twins, 0 - Tigers, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
McAuliffe vs. Kaat
McAuliffe hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play -
Twins, 0 - Tigers, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Stanley vs. Kaat
Stanley takes first base on ball four. McAuliffe moves to second. View Play -
Twins, 0 - Tigers, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Northrup vs. Kaat
Northrup takes first base on ball four. McAuliffe moves to third. Stanley moves to second. View Play -
Twins, 0 - Tigers, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Freehan vs. Kaat
Freehan hits a fly ball into right field. Oliva settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Twins, 0 - Tigers, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Horton vs. Kaat
Horton hits a line drive into center field. Uhlaender settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. McAuliffe tags and scores. View Play -
Twins, 0 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Wert vs. Kaat
Wert hits a fly ball into left field. Allison settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 2
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Twins, 0 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Allison vs. Lolich
Allison hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Horton. Allison reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Twins, 0 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Rollins vs. Lolich
Rollins hits a line drive into center field. Stanley settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Twins, 0 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Zimmerman vs. Lolich
Zimmerman hits a ball on the ground towards short. Oyler scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Allison moves to third. View Play -
Twins, 0 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Uhlaender vs. Lolich
Uhlaender hits a popup towards third. Wert settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 2
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Twins, 0 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Price vs. Kaat
Price hits a ball on the ground towards short. Hernandez scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Twins, 0 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Oyler vs. Kaat
Oyler hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Oliva who is chasing the ball. Oyler reaches third base with a triple. View Play -
Twins, 0 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Lolich vs. Kaat
There go the runners. The throw from Zimmerman to Rollins. The throw back to home, and Oyler is out at the plate. View Play -
Twins, 0 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Lolich vs. Kaat
Lolich is called out on strikes. View Play
Top 3
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Twins, 0 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Kaat vs. Lolich
Kaat hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. McAuliffe scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Twins, 0 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Tovar vs. Lolich
Tovar takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Twins, 0 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Hernandez vs. Lolich
Hernandez hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. McAuliffe scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Tovar moves to second. View Play -
Twins, 0 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Oliva vs. Lolich
Oliva hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. Tovar scores. View Play -
Twins, 1 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Killebrew vs. Lolich
Killebrew is hit by the pitch. Oliva moves to second. View Play -
Twins, 1 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Allison vs. Lolich
Allison is called out on strikes. View Play
Bottom 3
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Twins, 1 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
McAuliffe vs. Kaat
McAuliffe hits a popup towards short. Hernandez settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Twins, 1 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Stanley vs. Kaat
Stanley hits a fly ball into center field. Uhlaender settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Twins, 1 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Northrup vs. Kaat
Northrup hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Tovar scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 4
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Twins, 1 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Rollins vs. Lolich
Rollins hits a ball on the ground towards short. Oyler scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Twins, 1 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Zimmerman vs. Lolich
Zimmerman is called out on strikes. View Play -
Twins, 1 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Uhlaender vs. Lolich
Uhlaender hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Twins, 1 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Kaat vs. Lolich
Kaat strikes out. View Play
Bottom 4
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Twins, 1 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Freehan vs. Kaat
Freehan hits a ball on the ground towards short. Hernandez misplays the ball. That's an error on Hernandez. View Play -
Twins, 1 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Horton vs. Kaat
Horton hits a ball on the ground towards third. Rollins juggles the ball. That's an error on Rollins. Freehan moves to second. View Play -
Twins, 1 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Wert vs. Kaat
Wert hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Kaat fields it and throws to third for the out. Horton moves to second. Score that a fielder's choice. View Play -
Twins, 1 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Price vs. Kaat
Price hits a fly ball into center field. Uhlaender settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Twins, 1 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Oyler vs. Kaat
Oyler hits a popup, foul, towards first. Killebrew settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 5
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Twins, 1 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Tovar vs. Lolich
Tovar hits a line drive into left field. Horton settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Twins, 1 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hernandez vs. Lolich
Hernandez hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Twins, 1 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Oliva vs. Lolich
There goes Hernandez. The throw from Price and he is safe. Hernandez steals second. View Play -
Twins, 1 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Oliva vs. Lolich
Oliva hits a fly ball into center field. Stanley settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Twins, 1 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Killebrew vs. Lolich
Killebrew strikes out. View Play
Bottom 5
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Twins, 1 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Lolich vs. Kaat
Lolich hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Tovar scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Twins, 1 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
McAuliffe vs. Kaat
McAuliffe hits a fly ball into center field. Uhlaender settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Twins, 1 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Stanley vs. Kaat
Stanley hits a fly ball into center field. Uhlaender settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 6
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Twins, 1 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Allison vs. Lolich
Allison hits a ball on the ground in front of the plate. Price fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Twins, 1 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Rollins vs. Lolich
Rollins hits a ball on the ground towards third. Wert fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Twins, 1 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Zimmerman vs. Lolich
Zimmerman hits a ball on the ground towards third. Wert fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 6
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Twins, 1 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Northrup vs. Kaat
Northrup hits a ball on the ground towards first. Killebrew scoops it up and throws to first, with Kaat covering, for the out. View Play -
Twins, 1 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Freehan vs. Kaat
Freehan hits a fly ball into left field. Allison settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Twins, 1 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Horton vs. Kaat
Horton hits a fly ball into left field. Allison settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 7
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Twins, 1 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Uhlaender vs. Lolich
Uhlaender hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. McAuliffe scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Twins, 1 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Kaat vs. Lolich
Kaat strikes out. View Play -
Twins, 1 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Tovar vs. Lolich
Tovar hits a ball on the ground towards short. Oyler scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 7
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Twins, 1 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Wert vs. Kaat
Wert hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Tovar settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Twins, 1 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Price vs. Kaat
Price hits a popup towards short. Hernandez settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Twins, 1 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Oyler vs. Kaat
Oyler hits a ball on the ground towards third. Rollins fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 8
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Twins, 1 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hernandez vs. Lolich
Hernandez hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. McAuliffe scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Twins, 1 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Oliva vs. Lolich
Oliva hits a ball on the ground towards short. Oyler scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Twins, 1 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Killebrew vs. Lolich
Killebrew takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Twins, 1 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Allison vs. Lolich
Allison is called out on strikes. View Play
Bottom 8
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Twins, 1 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Lolich vs. Kaat
Jim Holt now playing left field.
Lolich hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Kaat fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Twins, 1 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
McAuliffe vs. Kaat
McAuliffe hits a long drive deep into right field. That ball is going, going, gone. A home run. View Play -
Twins, 1 - Tigers, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Stanley vs. Kaat
Stanley hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Twins, 1 - Tigers, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Northrup vs. Kaat
Northrup hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Tovar scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Stanley moves to second. View Play -
Twins, 1 - Tigers, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Freehan vs. Kaat
Freehan strikes out. View Play
Top 9
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Twins, 1 - Tigers, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Rollins vs. Lolich
Rollins strikes out. View Play -
Twins, 1 - Tigers, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Kostro vs. Lolich
Frank Kostro pinch hits for Jerry Zimmerman.
Kostro strikes out. View Play -
Twins, 1 - Tigers, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Uhlaender vs. Lolich
Uhlaender hits a line drive into center field. Stanley settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
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Box Score (back to top)
Game of 6/12/1968 -- Minnesota at Detroit (N) Minnesota AB R H RBI Detroit AB R H RBI Tovar C, 2b 3 1 1 0 McAuliffe D, 2b 4 2 2 1 Hernandez J, ss 4 0 1 0 Stanley M, cf 3 0 1 0 Oliva T, rf 4 0 1 1 Northrup J, rf 3 0 0 0 Killebrew H, 1b 2 0 0 0 Freehan B, 1b 4 0 0 0 Allison B, lf 4 0 1 0 Horton W, lf 2 0 0 1 Holt J, lf 0 0 0 0 Wert D, 3b 3 0 0 0 Rollins R, 3b 4 0 0 0 Price J, c 3 0 0 0 Zimmerman J, c 3 0 0 0 Oyler R, ss 3 0 1 0 Kostro F, ph 1 0 0 0 Lolich M, p 3 0 0 0 Uhlaender T, cf 4 0 1 0 Kaat J, p 3 0 0 0 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 32 1 5 1 28 2 4 2 Minnesota 001 000 000 -- 1 Detroit 100 000 01x -- 2 Minnesota IP H R ER BB SO Kaat J (L) 8.0 4 2 2 2 2 Detroit IP H R ER BB SO Lolich M (W) 9.0 5 1 1 2 9 E -- Hernandez J, Rollins R LOB -- Minnesota 7, Detroit 5 2B -- Allison B 3B -- Oyler R HR -- McAuliffe D SB -- Hernandez J CS -- Oyler R SF -- Horton W HBP -- by Lolich M (Killebrew H) T -- 2:14 A -- 20082
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