On July 17th, 1990 the Minnesota Twins, in a game against the Boston Red Sox, became the first & last team to turn two triple plays in one game. Both were sharply hit grounders to 3B Gary Gaetti who quickly tagged 3rd base and threw to 2b Al Newman who sent a strong throw to 1B Kent Hrbek to complete the 5-4-3 triple play. Unfortunately all the good fortune was in the infield that night, as the Twins failed to score a run, & lost 1-0 to the Sox. Random Stat of the Day - Gary Gaetti was apart of seven triple plays in his 20 year MLB career.
On This Day - The Minnesota Twins turn 3. Twice.
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