1987 -- The Minnesota Twins moved to within a game of American League West-leading Kansas City with a 5-3 come-from-behind victory over the Royals.

1992 -- New York Yankees relief pitcher Steve Howe was suspended from baseball for the seventh time after pleading guilty to attempting to buy a gram of cocaine.

1997 -- Tim Salmon hit a solo home run and a two-run double to lead the Anaheim Angels to an 8-6 victory over the Minnesota Twins.


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2002 -- Jerry Locke had a two-run single in the first inning and Bary Keith and Kevin Nehls combined to pitch a six-hitter as the Groton Chiefs defeated Britton 4-2 in amateur baseball.

2007 -- Ryan Zimmerman had two hits and drove in two runs and ex-Twin Cristian Guzman went 4-for-5 with an RBI and three runs scored as the Washington Nationals handed Minnesota an 8-5 setback.

2011 -- Ben Revere's two-out single in the 10th inning off closer Chris Perez gave the Minnesota Twins their sixth win in seven games, a 3-2 decision over the slumping Cleveland Indians.