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Nick Soulis · 11-07-2023, 09:01 PM

Series #31
Preliminary Round

1990 Oakland Athletics
Record: 103-59
Finish: Lost in WS
Manager: Tony LaRussa
Ball Park: Oakland Coliseum
WAR Leader: Rickey Henderson (9.9)
Hall of Famers: (3)
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/OAK/1990.shtml

1967 Minnesota Twins
Record: 91-71
Finish: 2nd in AL
Manager: Sam Mele
Ball Park: Metropolitan Stadium
WAR Leader: Harmon Killebrew (6.5)
Hall of Famers: (4)
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/MIN/1967.shtml
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Game 1
At Oakland Coliseum
1967 Minnesota Twins 2
1990 Oakland Athletics 4
WP: D. Otto (1-0) LP: D. Chance (0-1) S: D. Eckersley (1)
HR: T. Steinbach (1-0)
POG: Terry Steinbach (3-3, HR, 3 B, 3 RBI
Dave Otto 8.1 IP, 5 K

Game 2
At Oakland Coliseum
1967 Minnesota Twins 4
1990 Oakland Athletics 7
WP: D. Stewart (1-0) LP: J. Merritt (0-1)
HR: T. Oliva (1), B. Allison (1), J. Cansexo (1), M. Gallego (1)
POG: Dave Stewart (9 IP, 8 H, 4 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, W)
Lansford 2 run double; Canseco HR

Game 3
At Metropolitan Stadium
1990 Oakland Athletics 3
1967 Minnesota Twins 2
WP: M. Moore (1-0) LP: J. Perry (0-1) S; D. Eckersley (2)
HR: B. Allison (2)
POG: Mike Moore (8 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 2 K, W)
Moore adds a two run double

Game 4
At Metropolitan Stadium
1990 Oakland Athletics 7
1967 Minnesota Twins 3
WP: S. Sanderson (1-0) LP: J. Kaat (0-1)
HR: T. Oliva (2), H. Killebrew (1), J. Canseco (2), T. Steinbach (2), M. McGwire (1)
POG: Scott Sanderson (8 IP, 3 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, W)
5 run 7th for Athletics

1990 Oakland Athletics Win Series 4 Games To 0
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Athletics Bash Twins
Four Games Sweep Made To Look Easy

In a matchup that transcends the boundaries of time, the 1990 Oakland Athletics clashed with the 1967 Minnesota Twins in a best-of-seven playoff series. The outcome? A dominant sweep by the powerhouse A's, led by MVP Terry Steinbach, who delivered a stunning performance throughout the series.

The series began at the Oakland Coliseum, with the 1967 Twins looking to assert their dominance. However, it was the 1990 Athletics who drew first blood. Behind the strong arm of Dave Otto, Oakland secured a 4-2 victory in Game 1. Terry Steinbach stood out with a three-hit performance, including a home run, and three crucial RBIs. Dave Otto's stellar 8.1 innings of work with five strikeouts ensured the win for the A's, and he set the tone for the series.

The Oakland Coliseum remained the battleground for Game 2, as the 1990 Athletics looked to extend their lead. Despite the 1967 Twins putting up a fight with four runs, the A's emerged victorious with a final score of 7-4. Dave Stewart's complete game was a game-changer, as he managed eight strikeouts and allowed only four earned runs. Notable home runs from Tony Oliva, Bob Allison, and Jose Canseco powered the A's offense. Stewart's performance earned him the Player of the Game award.

The series shifted to Metropolitan Stadium, but the 1990 Athletics continued to show their prowess. Despite the '67 Twins' strong effort, the A's secured a close 3-2 victory. Mike Moore shone as he delivered eight strong innings, allowing only one earned run. His performance was pivotal in securing the victory, and Moore was awarded the Player of the Game. Bob Allison's second home run of the series also added to the A's offensive firepower.

The final game of the series took place at Metropolitan Stadium, where the 1990 Athletics showcased their dominance once more. The A's secured a 7-3 win to sweep the series in four games. Scott Sanderson's pitching prowess was on full display as he delivered an eight-inning gem, allowing just three earned runs. The A's offense, led by home runs from Jose Canseco, Mark McGwire, and Terry Steinbach, was simply too much for the '67 Twins to handle. A five-run seventh inning put the game out of reach for Minnesota.

Throughout the series, Terry Steinbach was an absolute force for the 1990 Athletics. He went 7 for 14 with six RBIs and a pivotal home run in Game 1. Steinbach's contributions on both offense and defense made him the clear choice for the series MVP. His consistency and ability to come through in clutch situations were a significant factor in the A's commanding sweep.

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(7/14, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 3 R, 1.071 SLG)

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Nick Soulis Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 4,217	Series #31 Series #31 Preliminary Round 1990 Oakland Athletics Record: 103-59 Finish: Lost in WS Manager: Tony LaRussa Ball Park: Oakland Coliseum WAR Leader: Rickey Henderson (9.9) Hall of Famers: (3) https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/OAK/1990.shtml 1967 Minnesota Twins Record: 91-71 Finish: 2nd in AL Manager: Sam Mele Ball Park: Metropolitan Stadium WAR Leader: Harmon Killebrew (6.5) Hall of Famers: (4) https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/MIN/1967.shtml -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Game 1 At Oakland Coliseum 1967 Minnesota Twins 2 1990 Oakland Athletics 4 WP: D. Otto (1-0) LP: D. Chance (0-1) S: D. Eckersley (1) HR: T. Steinbach (1-0) POG: Terry Steinbach (3-3, HR, 3 B, 3 RBI Dave Otto 8.1 IP, 5 K Game 2 At Oakland Coliseum 1967 Minnesota Twins 4 1990 Oakland Athletics 7 WP: D. Stewart (1-0) LP: J. Merritt (0-1) HR: T. Oliva (1), B. Allison (1), J. Cansexo (1), M. Gallego (1) POG: Dave Stewart (9 IP, 8 H, 4 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, W) Lansford 2 run double; Canseco HR Game 3 At Metropolitan Stadium 1990 Oakland Athletics 3 1967 Minnesota Twins 2 WP: M. Moore (1-0) LP: J. Perry (0-1) S; D. Eckersley (2) HR: B. Allison (2) POG: Mike Moore (8 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 2 K, W) Moore adds a two run double Game 4 At Metropolitan Stadium 1990 Oakland Athletics 7 1967 Minnesota Twins 3 WP: S. Sanderson (1-0) LP: J. Kaat (0-1) HR: T. Oliva (2), H. Killebrew (1), J. Canseco (2), T. Steinbach (2), M. McGwire (1) POG: Scott Sanderson (8 IP, 3 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, W) 5 run 7th for Athletics 1990 Oakland Athletics Win Series 4 Games To 0 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Athletics Bash Twins Four Games Sweep Made To Look Easy In a matchup that transcends the boundaries of time, the 1990 Oakland Athletics clashed with the 1967 Minnesota Twins in a best-of-seven playoff series. The outcome? A dominant sweep by the powerhouse A's, led by MVP Terry Steinbach, who delivered a stunning performance throughout the series. The series began at the Oakland Coliseum, with the 1967 Twins looking to assert their dominance. However, it was the 1990 Athletics who drew first blood. Behind the strong arm of Dave Otto, Oakland secured a 4-2 victory in Game 1. Terry Steinbach stood out with a three-hit performance, including a home run, and three crucial RBIs. Dave Otto's stellar 8.1 innings of work with five strikeouts ensured the win for the A's, and he set the tone for the series. The Oakland Coliseum remained the battleground for Game 2, as the 1990 Athletics looked to extend their lead. Despite the 1967 Twins putting up a fight with four runs, the A's emerged victorious with a final score of 7-4. Dave Stewart's complete game was a game-changer, as he managed eight strikeouts and allowed only four earned runs. Notable home runs from Tony Oliva, Bob Allison, and Jose Canseco powered the A's offense. Stewart's performance earned him the Player of the Game award. The series shifted to Metropolitan Stadium, but the 1990 Athletics continued to show their prowess. Despite the '67 Twins' strong effort, the A's secured a close 3-2 victory. Mike Moore shone as he delivered eight strong innings, allowing only one earned run. His performance was pivotal in securing the victory, and Moore was awarded the Player of the Game. Bob Allison's second home run of the series also added to the A's offensive firepower. The final game of the series took place at Metropolitan Stadium, where the 1990 Athletics showcased their dominance once more. The A's secured a 7-3 win to sweep the series in four games. Scott Sanderson's pitching prowess was on full display as he delivered an eight-inning gem, allowing just three earned runs. The A's offense, led by home runs from Jose Canseco, Mark McGwire, and Terry Steinbach, was simply too much for the '67 Twins to handle. A five-run seventh inning put the game out of reach for Minnesota. Throughout the series, Terry Steinbach was an absolute force for the 1990 Athletics. He went 7 for 14 with six RBIs and a pivotal home run in Game 1. Steinbach's contributions on both offense and defense made him the clear choice for the series MVP. His consistency and ability to come through in clutch situations were a significant factor in the A's commanding sweep. Series MVP: (7/14, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 3 R, 1.071 SLG) Last edited by Nick Soulis; 11-09-2023 at 07:27 AM.