Coach Billy Gardner replaces the fired Johnny Goryl as manager of the Twins. Minnesota (11-25) has lost eight consecutive games, but shuts out Kansas City, 7 – 0, in Gardner’s managerial debut.
On May 22, 1981 — Coach Billy Gardner replaces the fired Johnny Goryl as manager of the Twins. Minnesota (11-25) has lost eight consecutive games, but shuts out Kansas City, 7 – 0, in Gardner’s managerial debut.
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Baseball Reference May 22