In Minnesota, the Twins’ Rick Reed needs little help in shutting out the Baltimore Orioles, 6 – 0. Doug Mientkiewicz hits two homers and David Ortiz adds a home run and two-run double. In the pre-game ceremonies celebrating Native American Heritage Day, golfer Notah Begay, a Navajo, chips the opening pitch. The losing pitcher is Scott Erickson, who had beaten his former team nine straight times over six seasons.

On August 13, 2002 — In Minnesota, the Twins’ Rick Reed needs little help in shutting out the Baltimore Orioles, 6 – 0. Doug Mientkiewicz hits two homers and David Ortiz adds a home run and two-run double. In the pre-game ceremonies celebrating Native American Heritage Day, golfer Notah Begay, a Navajo, chips the opening pitch. The losing pitcher is Scott Erickson, who had beaten his former team nine straight times over six seasons.

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