Twins Split Over White Laundry

Sept. 1 at Chicago – Gene Larkin singled in Randy Bush with the game winner in the 9^th as Minnesota begins September play by slipping by Chicago 3-2. The White Sox built a 2-0 lead early for Britt Burns (1-3), but the Twins tied it in the 8^th when Dan Gladden tripled home Steve Lombardozzi, then scored on Greg Gagne’s infield out. Ron Davis (1-1) notched the win in relief. Jeff Reardon (6) got the save.

Sept. 2 at Chicago – Tom Brunansky homered among his 3 hits and drove in 3 runs as Minnesota rolled over the ChiSox 7-1. Ken Schrom (1-1) was the beneficiary on the mound. Tom Seaver (1-2) was lit up for the second consecutive game. Ozzie Guillen’s solo blast in the 3^rd was the lone run for the Sox.

Sept. 3 at Minnesota – The HHH Homer Dome was just that as Greg Luzinski, Ron Kittle and Carlton Fisk all went deep for the Pale Hose in a 10-4 victory. Brunansky also had 3 more hits, including another round tripper for the Twins. Richard Dotson (2-3) took home the win; Alan Anderson (2-3) the loss.

Sept. 4 at Minnesota – LaMarr Hoyt (3-2) shutout the Twins on 4 hits through 8 innings as the White Sox earned the split in the series with a 5-0 whitewashing. Juan Agosto recorded the final 3 outs. Tony Bernazard homered and drove in 3 runs to power the offense.