Bert Blyleven

August 1, 1986 HHH Metrodome, Minneapolis, Mn

Twins 10 - 1 Oakland Athletics

Blyleven pitched a 2-hit complete game for his 10th victory of the season, striking out 15. He allowed one home run to Alfredo Griffith. Tim Laudner caught the game for the Twins

Twins RBI: Tim Laudner (3), Steve Lombardozzi (2), Gary Gaetti (2-HR), Kirby Puckett (2-HR),, Tom Brunansky (HR)

Bert Blyleven is a Dutch American playing in the Major Leagues from 1970-1992:

Minnesota Twins (1970-1976, 1985-1988) Texas Rangers (1976-1977) Pittsburgh Pirates (1978-1980) Cleveland indians (1981-1985) California Angels (1989-1990, 1992)

Blyleven earned a career 287-250 won-loss record, with a 3.31 ERA and 3,701 Strikeouts

• 2-time All-Star (1973, 1985)
• American League Strikeout Leader (1985)
• No-hit game - September 22, 1977
• Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame (2002)
• Minnesota Twins Jersey #28 retirement (2011)
• National Baseball Hall of Fame (2011)