1991 – The Minnesota Twins take a 2-0 lead in the World Series with a 3 – 2 victory over the Atlanta Braves. The deciding blow is a leadoff home run in the 8th inning by rookie Scott Leius. Chili Davis also homers for Minnesota.

On October 20, 1991 — 1991 – The Minnesota Twins take a 2-0 lead in the World Series with a 3 – 2 victory over the Atlanta Braves. The deciding blow is a leadoff home run in the 8th inning by rookie Scott Leius. Chili Davis also homers for Minnesota.

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