Minnesota Twins clinch their first pennant since 1933

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On September 26, 1965 — The Minnesota Twins, who were formally the Washington Senators, moved to Minnesota in 1961, clinch their first American League pennant since 1933, when the franchise played in Washington. Jim Kaat (17-11) goes the distance winning the clincher, beating the expansion Senators at D.C. Stadium, 2-1.