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98-64 .605 |
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| Standings |
Won the AL West |
| Pythagorean |
96-66, 96-66, 96-66 |
| Runs
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744 /
605 |
| Postseason | Lost ALCS 3-0 to Baltimore Orioles | | Ballpark | Metropolitan Stadium | | Park Factors | Batting: 101 / Pitching: 100 | | Attendance | 1,261,887 (3rd) (10th) | | Spring Training | Orlando, Florida (Tinker Field) | | Manager | Bill Rigney | | Coaches | Bob Rodgers, Marv Grissom, PJ Frankie Crosetti, Sherry Robertson, Vern Morgan | | Executive | Chairman/President: Calvin Griffith | | Minor Leagues | (AAA) Evansville Triplets, (AA) Charlotte Hornets, (A) St. Cloud Rox, (A) Auburn Twins, (A) Wisconsin Rapids Twins, (A) Orlando Twins, (A) Lynchburg Twins | | Radio | (WCCO) Al Shaver, Halsey Hall, Herb Carneal, Ray Christensen | | TV | (WTCN) Frank Buetel, Halsey Hall, Herb Carneal |
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The 1970 Minnesota Twins
went 98-64
and finished 1st
in the
American League West. The Twins
drew 1,261,887
to Metropolitan Stadium.
Rod Carew, Harmon Killebrew, Tony Oliva and Jim Perry made the All-Star team. Jim Perry was honored with the Cy Young award. Gold Glove winners for 1970 included Jim Kaat.
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