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Yankees
@ Twins
Metropolitan Stadium
May 3, 1980
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The information below contains details about the Major League Baseball game between the Minnesota Twins and the New York Yankees, played on May 3, 1980 at Metropolitan Stadium.
Game Summary
| Date | May 3, 1980 |
|---|---|
| Visiting Team |
New York Yankees
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| Home Team |
Minnesota Twins
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| Winning Pitcher | — |
| Losing Pitcher | — |
| Save | — |
| Game Winning RBI | — |
Game Info
| Date | May 3, 1980 |
|---|---|
| Day of Week | Sat |
| Day / Night | D |
| Visiting Team | New York Yankees |
| Home Team | Minnesota Twins |
| Visiting Starting Pitcher | Tommy John |
| Home Starting Pitcher | Darrell Jackson |
| Ballpark | Metropolitan Stadium |
| City | Bloomington |
| State | MN |
| Attendance | 12,054 |
| Time of Game | 2 hours 40 minutes |
| Umpires | HP: George Maloney 1B: Vic Voltaggio 2B: Bill Haller 3B: Russ Goetz |
New York Yankees Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Willie Randolph | Second Baseman |
| Ruppert Jones | Center Fielder |
| Bob Watson | First Baseman |
| Reggie Jackson | Right Fielder |
| Eric Soderholm | DH |
| Lou Piniella | Left Fielder |
| Graig Nettles | Third Baseman |
| Rick Cerone | Catcher |
| Bucky Dent | Shortstop |
| Dick Howser | Manager |
Minnesota Twins Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Pete Mackanin | Second Baseman |
| Ken Landreaux | Left Fielder |
| Roy Smalley | Shortstop |
| John Castino | Third Baseman |
| Ron Jackson | First Baseman |
| Jesus Vega | DH |
| Dave Edwards | Center Fielder |
| Willie Norwood | Right Fielder |
| Butch Wynegar | Catcher |
| Gene Mauch | Manager |
All Plays in Game
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Yankees
@ Twins
Metropolitan Stadium
May 3, 1980
Top 1
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Yankees, 0 - Twins, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Randolph vs. Jackson
Randolph hits a ball on the ground towards short. Smalley scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Yankees, 0 - Twins, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Jones vs. Jackson
Jones hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Mackanin scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Yankees, 0 - Twins, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Watson vs. Jackson
Watson hits a line drive towards the right side of the infield. Mackanin reaches out and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 1
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Yankees, 0 - Twins, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Mackanin vs. John
Mackanin hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Jones. Mackanin reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Yankees, 0 - Twins, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Landreaux vs. John
Landreaux hits a line drive into center field. Jones settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Mackanin moves to third. View Play -
Yankees, 0 - Twins, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Smalley vs. John
Smalley hits a ball on the ground towards third. Nettles fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Yankees, 0 - Twins, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Castino vs. John
Castino hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. John fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 2
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Yankees, 0 - Twins, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Jackson vs. Jackson
Jackson hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. View Play -
Yankees, 0 - Twins, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Soderholm vs. Jackson
Soderholm hits a long drive deep into left field. That ball is going, going, gone. A two run home run.. View Play -
Yankees, 2 - Twins, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Piniella vs. Jackson
Piniella hits a ball on the ground towards third. Castino fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Yankees, 2 - Twins, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Nettles vs. Jackson
Nettles hits a fly ball into left field. Landreaux settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Yankees, 2 - Twins, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cerone vs. Jackson
Cerone hits a ball on the ground towards third. Castino fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 2
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Yankees, 2 - Twins, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Jackson vs. John
Jackson hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Piniella. Jackson reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Yankees, 2 - Twins, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Vega vs. John
Vega hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. John fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Yankees, 2 - Twins, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Edwards vs. John
Edwards hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. John fields it and throws to first for the out. Jackson moves to third. View Play -
Yankees, 2 - Twins, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Norwood vs. John
Norwood takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Yankees, 2 - Twins, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Wynegar vs. John
Wynegar hits a ball on the ground towards third. Nettles fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 3
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Yankees, 2 - Twins, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Dent vs. Jackson
Dent hits a fly ball into center field. Edwards settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Yankees, 2 - Twins, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Randolph vs. Jackson
Randolph hits a ball on the ground towards short. Smalley scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Yankees, 2 - Twins, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Jones vs. Jackson
Jones hits a fly ball into left field. Landreaux settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 3
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Yankees, 2 - Twins, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Mackanin vs. John
Mackanin hits a fly ball into right field. Jackson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Yankees, 2 - Twins, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Landreaux vs. John
Landreaux takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Yankees, 2 - Twins, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Smalley vs. John
Smalley hits a ball on the ground towards short. Dent fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play
Top 4
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Yankees, 2 - Twins, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Watson vs. Jackson
Watson hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Yankees, 2 - Twins, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Jackson vs. Jackson
Jackson hits a fly ball into left field. Landreaux settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Yankees, 2 - Twins, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Soderholm vs. Jackson
Soderholm hits a fly ball into center field. Edwards settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Yankees, 2 - Twins, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Piniella vs. Jackson
Piniella hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. Watson moves to third. View Play -
Yankees, 2 - Twins, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Nettles vs. Jackson
Nettles hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. Watson scores. Piniella moves to third. View Play -
Yankees, 3 - Twins, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Cerone vs. Jackson
Cerone hits a line drive into center field. Edwards settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 4
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Yankees, 3 - Twins, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Castino vs. John
Castino hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. View Play -
Yankees, 3 - Twins, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Jackson vs. John
Jackson hits a ball on the ground towards third. Nettles fields it and throws to first for the out. Castino moves to second. View Play -
Yankees, 3 - Twins, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Vega vs. John
Vega hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Castino scores. View Play -
Yankees, 3 - Twins, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Edwards vs. John
Edwards hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. Vega moves to third. View Play -
Yankees, 3 - Twins, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Norwood vs. John
Norwood hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Randolph fields it and throws to second for the out. Vega scores. View Play -
Yankees, 3 - Twins, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Wynegar vs. John
Wynegar hits a fly ball into center field. Jones settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 5
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Yankees, 3 - Twins, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Dent vs. Jackson
Dent hits a fly ball into right field. Norwood settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Yankees, 3 - Twins, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Randolph vs. Jackson
Randolph takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Yankees, 3 - Twins, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Jones vs. Jackson
Jones hits a line drive into center field. Edwards settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Yankees, 3 - Twins, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Watson vs. Jackson
Watson hits a popup towards first. Jackson settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 5
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Yankees, 3 - Twins, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Mackanin vs. John
Mackanin hits a ball on the ground towards short. Dent scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Yankees, 3 - Twins, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Landreaux vs. John
Landreaux hits a fly ball into center field. Jones settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Yankees, 3 - Twins, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Smalley vs. John
Smalley hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play -
Yankees, 3 - Twins, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Castino vs. John
Castino hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Randolph scoops it up and throws to first, with John covering, for the out. View Play
Top 6
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Yankees, 3 - Twins, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Jackson vs. Jackson
Jackson hits a popup towards short. Smalley settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Yankees, 3 - Twins, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Soderholm vs. Jackson
Soderholm takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Yankees, 3 - Twins, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Piniella vs. Jackson
Piniella hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. Soderholm moves to second. View Play -
Yankees, 3 - Twins, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Nettles vs. Jackson
Nettles hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. Soderholm scores. Piniella moves to third. View Play -
Yankees, 4 - Twins, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Cerone vs. Corbett
Doug Corbett now pitching.
Cerone strikes out. View Play -
Yankees, 4 - Twins, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Dent vs. Corbett
Dent hits a ball on the ground towards third. Castino fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 6
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Yankees, 4 - Twins, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Jackson vs. John
Jackson hits a fly ball into center field. Jones settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Yankees, 4 - Twins, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Vega vs. John
Vega hits a ball on the ground towards short. Dent scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Yankees, 4 - Twins, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Edwards vs. John
Edwards hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Yankees, 4 - Twins, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Norwood vs. John
Norwood hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Randolph scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 7
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Yankees, 4 - Twins, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Randolph vs. Corbett
Randolph strikes out. View Play -
Yankees, 4 - Twins, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Jones vs. Corbett
Jones hits a ball on the ground towards short. Smalley scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Yankees, 4 - Twins, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Watson vs. Corbett
Watson is called out on strikes. View Play
Bottom 7
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Yankees, 4 - Twins, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Wynegar vs. John
Wynegar hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play -
Yankees, 4 - Twins, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Mackanin vs. John
Mackanin hits a line drive into right field. Jackson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Yankees, 4 - Twins, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Landreaux vs. John
Landreaux hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Wynegar moves to third. View Play -
Yankees, 4 - Twins, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Smalley vs. John
Smalley hits a fly ball into left field. Piniella settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Wynegar tags and scores. View Play -
Yankees, 4 - Twins, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Castino vs. John
Castino hits a line drive towards first. Watson reaches out and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 8
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Yankees, 4 - Twins, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Jackson vs. Corbett
Jackson hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Edwards. Jackson reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Yankees, 4 - Twins, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Spencer vs. Corbett
Bobby Brown pinch runs for Reggie Jackson. Jim Spencer pinch hits for Eric Soderholm.
Spencer is walked intentionally. View Play -
Yankees, 4 - Twins, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Gamble vs. Corbett
Oscar Gamble pinch hits for Lou Piniella.
Gamble hits a fly ball into center field. Edwards settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Yankees, 4 - Twins, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Nettles vs. Corbett
Nettles hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Brown scores. Spencer moves to third. Nettles moves to second. View Play -
Yankees, 5 - Twins, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Cerone vs. Corbett
Cerone hits a ball on the ground towards first. Jackson scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Cerone for the out. View Play -
Yankees, 5 - Twins, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Dent vs. Corbett
Dent hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Spencer scores. Nettles scores. Dent moves to second. View Play -
Yankees, 7 - Twins, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Randolph vs. Corbett
Randolph hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Mackanin scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 8
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Yankees, 7 - Twins, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Jackson vs. Gossage
Bobby Brown now playing right field. Oscar Gamble now playing left field. Rich Gossage now pitching.
Jackson hits a fly ball into right field. Brown settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Yankees, 7 - Twins, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Goodwin vs. Gossage
Danny Goodwin pinch hits for Jesus Vega.
Goodwin hits a fly ball into left field. Gamble settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Yankees, 7 - Twins, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sofield vs. Gossage
Rick Sofield pinch hits for Dave Edwards.
Sofield hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Gamble. Sofield reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Yankees, 7 - Twins, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Powell vs. Gossage
Hosken Powell pinch hits for Willie Norwood.
Powell is called out on strikes. View Play
Top 9
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Yankees, 7 - Twins, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Jones vs. Marshall
Rick Sofield now playing center field. Hosken Powell now playing right field. Mike Marshall now pitching.
Jones takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Yankees, 7 - Twins, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Watson vs. Marshall
There goes Jones. The throw from Wynegar and he throws it away. That's a stolen base and an error. View Play -
Yankees, 7 - Twins, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Watson vs. Marshall
Watson strikes out. View Play -
Yankees, 7 - Twins, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Brown vs. Marshall
Brown strikes out. View Play -
Yankees, 7 - Twins, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Spencer vs. Marshall
Spencer takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Yankees, 7 - Twins, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Gamble vs. Marshall
Gamble hits a popup towards short. Smalley settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 9
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Yankees, 7 - Twins, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Wynegar vs. Gossage
Wynegar hits a fly ball into right field. Brown settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Yankees, 7 - Twins, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Wilfong vs. Gossage
Rob Wilfong pinch hits for Pete Mackanin.
Wilfong hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Randolph settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Yankees, 7 - Twins, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Landreaux vs. Gossage
Landreaux hits a ball on the ground towards short. Dent scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
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Box Score
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Game of 5/3/1980 -- New York at Minnesota (D)
New York AB R H RBI Minnesota AB R H RBI
Randolph W, 2b 4 0 0 0 Mackanin P, 2b 4 0 1 0
Jones R, cf 4 0 0 0 Wilfong R, ph 1 0 0 0
Watson B, 1b 5 1 1 0 Landreaux K, lf 4 0 1 0
Jackson R, rf 4 1 2 0 Smalley R, ss 3 0 1 1
Brown B, pr-rf 1 1 0 0 Castino J, 3b 4 1 1 0
Soderholm E, dh 2 2 1 2 Jackson R, 1b 4 0 1 0
Spencer J, ph 0 1 0 0 Vega J, dh 3 1 1 1
Piniella L, lf 3 0 2 0 Goodwin D, ph 1 0 0 0
Gamble O, ph-lf 2 0 0 0 Edwards D, cf 3 0 2 0
Nettles G, 3b 4 1 3 3 Sofield R, ph-cf 1 0 1 0
Cerone R, c 4 0 0 0 Norwood W, rf 2 0 0 1
Dent B, ss 4 0 1 2 Powell H, ph-rf 1 0 0 0
Wynegar B, c 4 1 1 0
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37 7 10 7 35 3 10 3
New York 020 101 030 -- 7
Minnesota 000 200 100 -- 3
New York IP H R ER BB SO
John T (W) 7.0 9 3 3 2 0
Gossage R 2.0 1 0 0 0 1
Minnesota IP H R ER BB SO
Jackson D (L) 5.1 7 4 4 2 0
Corbett D 2.2 3 3 3 1 3
Marshall M 1.0 0 0 0 2 2
E -- Wynegar B
DP -- New York 1
LOB -- New York 8, Minnesota 8
2B -- Mackanin P, Jackson R, Jackson R, Sofield R
HR -- Soderholm E
SB -- Jones R
SF -- Smalley R
T -- 2:40
A -- 12054
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