Minnesota Twins Beat Atlanta Braves 4-3 in 1991 World Series

Series Highlights

In the 1991 World Series, the Minnesota Twins defeated the Atlanta Braves 4-3 in a thrilling seven-game series.

The Twins won the first two games at home, but the Braves evened the series with two wins in Atlanta.

The series shifted back to Minnesota for Game 5, which the Braves won to take a 3-2 lead.

Game 6

In Game 6, the Twins' Kent Hrbek hit a two-run home run in the bottom of the 11th inning to give the Twins a 4-3 victory and force a Game 7.

Game 7

In Game 7, the Twins' Jack Morris pitched a complete-game shutout, and the Twins won 1-0 to clinch the World Series title.

Series Statistics

• The Twins batted .267 as a team, while the Braves batted .250.
• The Twins had a 3.28 ERA, while the Braves had a 4.36 ERA.
• The Twins committed 5 errors, while the Braves committed 10 errors.

Schedule

Game	Date	Location	Winner
1	October 19, 1991	Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minnesota	Twins
2	October 20, 1991	Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minnesota	Twins
3	October 22, 1991	Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia	Braves
4	October 23, 1991	Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia	Braves
5	October 25, 1991	Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minnesota	Braves
6	October 26, 1991	Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minnesota	Twins
7	October 27, 1991	Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minnesota	Twins