Doug Mientkiewicz

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• Twins lose to Angels, come home without flag

  MPR's William Wilcoxen presents report on Minnesota Twins and their disappointing finish to a remarkable season. A magical season came to a crashing halt for the Twins as they gave up a playoff-record 10 runs in one inning to the Anaheim Angels, whose 13-5 victory brought baseball's American League pennant to southern California for the first time.

  Oct. 14, 2002Save
• Twins, Angels prep for ALCS

  Only one team stands between the Minnesota Twins and a spot in baseball's World Series. At the Metrodome, the Twins will take on the Anaheim Angels in the opening game of the American League Championship Series. The winner of the best of seven series will face either the Saint Louis Cardinals or (Braves/Giants) in baseball's Fall Classic.

  Oct. 8, 2002Save
• Twins, A's prep for Game 3 of ALDS

  MPR's William Wilcoxen previews playoff baseball’s return to Minnesota as the Minnesota Twins host the Oakland Athletics in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series. The last post-season baseball game at the Metrodome was the Twins' Game 7 victory in the 1991 World Series. This year's team hopes to recapture some of the Twins' postseason Metrodome magic.

  Oct. 3, 2002Save
• With a hot starts in the 2001 MLB season, Twins and Mariners prepare to battle

  Minnesota Public Radio's William Wilcoxen reports that a handful of teams are surprising the baseball world with strong starts this season, but none is more surprising than the Twins. The Twin Cities will get a look at the top two teams in baseball, when the Minnesota Twins host the Seattle Mariners at the Metrodome.

  May. 22, 2001Save
• Doug Mientkiewicz talks about ball player fame and life

  MPR’s Lorna Benson visits the Metrodome during a Minnesota Twins practice to chat with players, including Doug Mientkiewicz, who joined the Twins in 1999. Mientkiewicz was sent back down to the minors after a disappointing season, but has since come back strong. In the early 2001 season, He has a 13 game hitting streak and leads the Twins in key offensive categories: .380 average, six home runs, and 21 RBIs.

  May. 1, 2001Save
• Twins play home opener...and bring optimism

  MPR's William Wilcoxen reports on Minnesota Twins home opener, in which the team beat Detroit Tigers 11-5. The result gave the Twins their fourth win in six games so far in 2001 season and fueled optimism the team may break its streak of eight straight losing season.

  Apr. 10, 2001Save
• Twins win opener! Despite rookie lineup, fans hopeful

  The Minnesota Twins opened their 1999 season with a win, defeating the Toronto Blue Jays 6-1 at the Metrodome. The victory comes amid low expectations for this year's team which includes a large number of rookies. 10 of the 25 names on team roster are new to Major League Baseball. MPR's Michael Khoo reports the lack of star power hasn't dampened fan enthusiasm.

  Apr. 7, 1999Save