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Lord Byron · 06-17-2024, 10:47 PM

American League Championship Series: Boston Red Sox vs. Minnesota Twins

Results

Game 1, October 3rd, 1970, Metropolitan Stadium, Minneapolis
Twins Escape Red Sox in 13, Now Lead Series 1-0
The Minnesota Twins started the League Championship Series in dramatic fashion, stealing Game 1 from the Boston Red Sox in a walk-off in the 13th inning. Minnesota took the 2-1 win thanks in large part to a good day from starter Bob Moose. The right-hander threw 8.0 innings of 7-hit ball in the win, which gave the Twins a 1-0 lead to start the best-of-5 series.
The clutch at-bat came in the bottom of the 13th inning, when Minnesota first baseman Carl Yastrzemski, facing John Strohmayer, had a run-scoring single. It gave the Twins the 2-1 win.
"That was fun, but I'll be happy with a nice, safe win next time," Minnesota manager Len Okrie said.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Metropolitan Stadium in Minneapolis.
Twins lead series 1-0

Game 2, October 4th, 1970, Metropolitan Stadium, Minneapolis
Tolan, Twins Wallop Red Sox in Game 2 of CS
The Minnesota Twins moved to within one game of the World Series, downing the visiting Boston Red Sox at Metropolitan Stadium by a score of 8-2. Twins right fielder Bobby Tolan did some major damage. He went 3 for 5 with a home run and a double, while scoring 2 and driving in 4. The win gives the Twins a 2-0 advantage in the best-of-5 League Championship Series.
Tolan had an important at-bat with the bases loaded in the bottom of the sixth, when he hit a bases-clearing double. The Twins went on to win.
"Things aren't going great right now," Boston manager Frank Shellenback said. "But you don't need me to tell you that."
The next game is set to be played on October 6th, 1970 at Fenway Park in Boston.
Twins lead series 2-0

Game 3, October 6th, 1970, Fenway Park, Boston
Twins Dominate, Sweep League Championship Series
With a 4-1 win to wrap up the series at Fenway Park, the Minnesota Twins have eliminated the Boston Red Sox in the League Championship Series and move on to the World Series.
Minnesota controlled the series from the outset and won it in a 3-0 sweep.
Bobby Tolan led the charge offensively for the victors, winning series MVP honors. He posted a .429 batting average, along with a .467 on-base percentage. He had 1 home runs, drove in 4 RBIs, and scored 4 runs.
"We're not done yet," the MVP said. "There is still a lot to accomplish."
The Minnesota Twins don't know who they will face in the next round. They will play the winner of the Atlanta Braves-Chicago Cubs series. That series is tied at 1 game each. The World Series schedule will be announced after the League Championship Series finishes.
Twins win series 3-0

ALCS MVP: RF Bobby Tolan (Minnesota Twins)

National League Championship Series: Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves

Results

Game 1, October 4th, 1970, Wrigley Field, Chicago
League Championship Series Game 1 Goes to Chicago Thanks to Perez
The Chicago Cubs started the League Championship Series in style, downing the visiting Atlanta Braves at Wrigley Field by a score of 8-2 to grab an early 1-0 lead in the best-of-5 series. Cubs third baseman Tony Perez went 1-3 with a home run and a walk, while scoring 2 times and driving in 4.
Joe Torre, who finished 3rd in the NL in batting average with .312 in 1965, helped out the Chicago cause in the bottom of the fourth inning with a run-scoring walk. For the game, the catcher went 1-3 with a walk, while adding 2 RBIs.
"There was a kid in the stands with a sign that said 'Chicago Cubs (probably) 1970 World Series Champions'," Torre told reporters after the game. "I told him, 'Premature, but I like the confidence.'"
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Wrigley Field in Chicago.
Cubs lead series 1-0

Game 2, October 5th, 1970, Wrigley Field, Chicago
Cubs Hammered by Brown, Drop Game 2 to Braves
With shortstop Larry Brown leading the charge, the Atlanta Braves got a road win over the Chicago Cubs, 5-4, in Game 2 of the League Championship Series. Brown was 2-2 with a home run and a walk. He scored 2 runs at Wrigley Field to help Atlanta force a 1-1 tie in the best-of-5 series.
Atlanta used a timely hit from Reggie Jackson to get the win. The right fielder stroked a run-scoring double in the top of the ninth inning to put the Braves ahead, 5-4. It was his only hit in 5 at-bats, but it was a difference-maker.
"Every team in baseball loses," Cubs manager Russ Bauers said. "We're in the playoffs and we still have the same guys that got us here. We'll bounce back."
The next game is set to be played on October 7th, 1970 at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta.
Series tied at 1-1

Game 3, October 7th, 1970, Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta
Road Win Lifts Chicago to 2-1 Lead in CS
Despite a great performance by Atlanta third baseman Aurelio Rodriguez, the Chicago Cubs defeated the Braves by the score of 8-3 at Atlanta Stadium. Rodriguez was 4-4 with a home run, a triple, and 2 singles, while scoring 3 runs, but he could not prevent the Cubs from moving one game closer to the World Series. Chicago now leads the League Championship Series 2-1.
The game was at a stalemate until catcher Joe Torre came to bat in the top of the ninth. Facing Atlanta pitcher Dean Chance, he hit a 3-1 fastball for a 2-run single. It was a game-changer, putting Chicago on top, 5-3.
"It's true for every sport, I think, but the playoffs are so short that you've just got to get in and get hot," Chicago manager Russ Bauers told BNN after the win. "We took care of the first part and now we're just working on the second."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta.
Cubs lead series 2-1

Game 4, October 8th, 1970, Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta
Cubs Advance to World Series
The dream of raising a championship banner in Chicago took a big step forward today. The Chicago Cubs have won the League Championship Series, eliminating the Atlanta Braves to advance to the World Series.
Chicago won the final game 10-5 and the series 3-1.
Joe Torre was named series MVP for a huge performance. He hit .294 with a .333 on-base percentage. He drove in 8 RBIs, had 1 home run, and scored 3 runs.
The Chicago Cubs will play against the Minnesota Twins in the next round. Minnesota won their series against the Boston Red Sox 3 games to 0. The World Series schedule will be announced after the League Championship Series finishes.
Cubs lead series 3-1

NLCS MVP: C Joe Torre (Chicago Cubs)

06-17-2024, 10:47 PM	#854
Lord Byron Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2023 Posts: 2,857	1970 LCS results American League Championship Series: Boston Red Sox vs. Minnesota Twins Results Game 1, October 3rd, 1970, Metropolitan Stadium, Minneapolis Twins Escape Red Sox in 13, Now Lead Series 1-0 The Minnesota Twins started the League Championship Series in dramatic fashion, stealing Game 1 from the Boston Red Sox in a walk-off in the 13th inning. Minnesota took the 2-1 win thanks in large part to a good day from starter Bob Moose. The right-hander threw 8.0 innings of 7-hit ball in the win, which gave the Twins a 1-0 lead to start the best-of-5 series. The clutch at-bat came in the bottom of the 13th inning, when Minnesota first baseman Carl Yastrzemski, facing John Strohmayer, had a run-scoring single. It gave the Twins the 2-1 win. "That was fun, but I'll be happy with a nice, safe win next time," Minnesota manager Len Okrie said. The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Metropolitan Stadium in Minneapolis. Twins lead series 1-0 Game 2, October 4th, 1970, Metropolitan Stadium, Minneapolis Tolan, Twins Wallop Red Sox in Game 2 of CS The Minnesota Twins moved to within one game of the World Series, downing the visiting Boston Red Sox at Metropolitan Stadium by a score of 8-2. Twins right fielder Bobby Tolan did some major damage. He went 3 for 5 with a home run and a double, while scoring 2 and driving in 4. The win gives the Twins a 2-0 advantage in the best-of-5 League Championship Series. Tolan had an important at-bat with the bases loaded in the bottom of the sixth, when he hit a bases-clearing double. The Twins went on to win. "Things aren't going great right now," Boston manager Frank Shellenback said. "But you don't need me to tell you that." The next game is set to be played on October 6th, 1970 at Fenway Park in Boston. Twins lead series 2-0 Game 3, October 6th, 1970, Fenway Park, Boston Twins Dominate, Sweep League Championship Series With a 4-1 win to wrap up the series at Fenway Park, the Minnesota Twins have eliminated the Boston Red Sox in the League Championship Series and move on to the World Series. Minnesota controlled the series from the outset and won it in a 3-0 sweep. Bobby Tolan led the charge offensively for the victors, winning series MVP honors. He posted a .429 batting average, along with a .467 on-base percentage. He had 1 home runs, drove in 4 RBIs, and scored 4 runs. "We're not done yet," the MVP said. "There is still a lot to accomplish." The Minnesota Twins don't know who they will face in the next round. They will play the winner of the Atlanta Braves-Chicago Cubs series. That series is tied at 1 game each. The World Series schedule will be announced after the League Championship Series finishes. Twins win series 3-0 ALCS MVP: RF Bobby Tolan (Minnesota Twins) National League Championship Series: Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves Results Game 1, October 4th, 1970, Wrigley Field, Chicago League Championship Series Game 1 Goes to Chicago Thanks to Perez The Chicago Cubs started the League Championship Series in style, downing the visiting Atlanta Braves at Wrigley Field by a score of 8-2 to grab an early 1-0 lead in the best-of-5 series. Cubs third baseman Tony Perez went 1-3 with a home run and a walk, while scoring 2 times and driving in 4. Joe Torre, who finished 3rd in the NL in batting average with .312 in 1965, helped out the Chicago cause in the bottom of the fourth inning with a run-scoring walk. For the game, the catcher went 1-3 with a walk, while adding 2 RBIs. "There was a kid in the stands with a sign that said 'Chicago Cubs (probably) 1970 World Series Champions'," Torre told reporters after the game. "I told him, 'Premature, but I like the confidence.'" The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Cubs lead series 1-0 Game 2, October 5th, 1970, Wrigley Field, Chicago Cubs Hammered by Brown, Drop Game 2 to Braves With shortstop Larry Brown leading the charge, the Atlanta Braves got a road win over the Chicago Cubs, 5-4, in Game 2 of the League Championship Series. Brown was 2-2 with a home run and a walk. He scored 2 runs at Wrigley Field to help Atlanta force a 1-1 tie in the best-of-5 series. Atlanta used a timely hit from Reggie Jackson to get the win. The right fielder stroked a run-scoring double in the top of the ninth inning to put the Braves ahead, 5-4. It was his only hit in 5 at-bats, but it was a difference-maker. "Every team in baseball loses," Cubs manager Russ Bauers said. "We're in the playoffs and we still have the same guys that got us here. We'll bounce back." The next game is set to be played on October 7th, 1970 at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta. Series tied at 1-1 Game 3, October 7th, 1970, Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta Road Win Lifts Chicago to 2-1 Lead in CS Despite a great performance by Atlanta third baseman Aurelio Rodriguez, the Chicago Cubs defeated the Braves by the score of 8-3 at Atlanta Stadium. Rodriguez was 4-4 with a home run, a triple, and 2 singles, while scoring 3 runs, but he could not prevent the Cubs from moving one game closer to the World Series. Chicago now leads the League Championship Series 2-1. The game was at a stalemate until catcher Joe Torre came to bat in the top of the ninth. Facing Atlanta pitcher Dean Chance, he hit a 3-1 fastball for a 2-run single. It was a game-changer, putting Chicago on top, 5-3. "It's true for every sport, I think, but the playoffs are so short that you've just got to get in and get hot," Chicago manager Russ Bauers told BNN after the win. "We took care of the first part and now we're just working on the second." The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta. Cubs lead series 2-1 Game 4, October 8th, 1970, Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta Cubs Advance to World Series The dream of raising a championship banner in Chicago took a big step forward today. The Chicago Cubs have won the League Championship Series, eliminating the Atlanta Braves to advance to the World Series. Chicago won the final game 10-5 and the series 3-1. Joe Torre was named series MVP for a huge performance. He hit .294 with a .333 on-base percentage. He drove in 8 RBIs, had 1 home run, and scored 3 runs. The Chicago Cubs will play against the Minnesota Twins in the next round. Minnesota won their series against the Boston Red Sox 3 games to 0. The World Series schedule will be announced after the League Championship Series finishes. Cubs lead series 3-1 NLCS MVP: C Joe Torre (Chicago Cubs)