Minnesota tallied 4 runs in the top of the 6th inning when they had 5 base hits. It was enough to earn the victory. Minnesota ended up with 18 hits for the game while Toronto had 13.
The winning pitcher was Frank Viola(11-17) who allowed 5 runs in 6 and 2/3 innings. Frank Eufemia preserved the game for Viola, recording his his 3rd save. Jim Clancy(8-14) was tagged with the loss. Minnesota knocked him around a bit, as he gave up 6 runs in 5 and 2/3 innings.
