1987: In a World Series in which each team never lose a game in its home park, the Minnesota Twins won the World Championship behind starter Frank Viola and closer Jeff Reardon beating the St. Louis Cardinals, 4 – 2 in Game Seven. The franchise’s last championship came in 1924 as the Washington Senators.
Oct 17
1987: The Minnesota Twins overpowered St. Louis, 10 – 1, in the opening game of the World Series. It was the first World Series game played indoors. Dan Gladden’s grand slam capped a seven-run fourth inning. Frank Viola, whose brother got married the same day, was the winning pitcher.
