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10/06/2004 1:50 AM ET
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Most double plays turned, postseason game
The Twins backed up ace Johan Santana by turning a postseason record five double plays against the Yankees in Game 1 of the ALDS on Tuesday night.
Twelve teams had hit into four double plays in postseason play in Major League history -- the Braves in the 1995 NLDS, the Astros in the 2001 NLDS and the Angels in the 2002 ALDS.
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Most double plays, postseason game |
| Team |
DPs |
Opponent |
Date |
Round |
Outcome |
| Twins |
5 |
Yankees |
10-5-04 |
ALDS |
TBD |
| Angels |
4 |
Yankees |
10-1-02 |
ALDS |
Won, 3-1 |
| Astros |
4 |
Braves |
10-10-01 |
NLDS |
Lost, 3-0 |
| Braves |
4 |
Rockies |
10-3-95 |
NLDS |
Won, 3-1 |
| Dodgers |
4 |
Expos |
10-13-81 |
NLCS |
Won, 3-2 |
| Athletics |
4 |
Red Sox |
10-5-75 |
ALCS |
Lost, 3-0 |
| A's (Phil.) |
4 |
Braves (Bos.) |
10-9-14 |
WS |
Lost, 4-0 |
| Red Sox |
4 |
Dodgers (Brooklyn) |
10-7-16 |
WS |
Won, 4-1 |
| Cubs |
4 |
Yankees |
9-29-32 |
WS |
Lost, 4-0 |
| Indians |
4 |
Braves (Boston) |
10-11-48 |
WS |
Won, 4-2 |
| Yankees |
4 |
Giants |
8-8-51 |
WS |
Won, 4-2 |
| Athletics |
4 |
Mets |
10-17-73 |
WS |
Won, 4-3 |
| Phillies |
4 |
Royals |
10-15-80 |
WS |
Won, 4-2 |
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