Tie-Breaker & Post Season

The Twins ended the 162-game regular season tied with the Detroit Tigers

2009 Detroit Tigers season

The 2009 Detroit Tigers season was the team's 109th season. The Tigers' new slogan for 2009 is "Always a Tiger." It replaces the 2006–2008 slogan "Who's Your Tiger?"...

, necessitating a one-game playoff. This made the Twins the first major league team ever to play in a tie-breaker two years in a row (they lost one to the Chicago White Sox in 2008

2008 Chicago White Sox season

The 2008 Chicago White Sox Season is the organization's 109th season in Chicago and 108th in the American League. The White Sox won the American League Central division title for the first time since 2005. They finished the regular season tied with the Minnesota Twins and won a one-game playoff...

). The game took place on Tuesday, October 6 at the Metrodome. The Twins won the game, 6-5, in 12 innings on Alexi Casilla

Alexi Casilla

Alexi Casilla Lora is a Major League Baseball second baseman and shortstop for the Minnesota Twins.-Professional career:...

's game-winning hit scoring Carlos Gómez.

The Twins went on to face the New York Yankees in the American League Division Series, which they lost in three consecutive games.

Regular season

Note: G = Games played; AB = At Bats; R = Runs scored; H = Hits; 2B = Doubles; 3B = Triples; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; AVG = Batting average; SB = Stolen bases

Player	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	AVG	SB
Luis Ayala Luis Ayala Luis Ignacio Ayala is a Major League Baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He is 6' 2" and weighs 190 lbs. and bats and throws right-handed.-Mexican League:...	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	—	0
Scott Baker	2	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	0
Nick Blackburn Nick Blackburn Robert Nicholas Blackburn is a Major League Baseball pitcher in the Minnesota Twins system. He graduated from Del City High School in Del City, Oklahoma. He attended Seminole State College. The 6-4, 227 pound right-hander was originally drafted by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the 34th round of the...	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	0
Brian Buscher Brian Buscher Brian Phillip Buscher , nicknamed "The Urban Legend", is a retired Major League Baseball third baseman and served in 2011 as the undergraduate assistant coach for the South Carolina Gamecocks baseball team....	61	136	14	32	3	1	2	12	.235	0
Orlando Cabrera Orlando Cabrera Orlando Luis Cabrera, nicknamed "O-Cab" and "The OC", is a Colombian-American baseball infielder.He won a World Series championship in 2004 with the Boston Red Sox. He has played for the Montreal Expos, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Chicago White Sox, Oakland Athletics, Minnesota Twins,...	59	242	42	70	13	3	5	36	.289	2
Alexi Casilla Alexi Casilla Alexi Casilla Lora is a Major League Baseball second baseman and shortstop for the Minnesota Twins.-Professional career:...	80	228	25	46	7	3	0	17	.202	11
Jesse Crain Jesse Crain Jesse Alan Crain is a Canadian professional baseball pitcher with the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball.-High school and college:...	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	—	0
Joe Crede Joe Crede Joseph Taylor Crede is a Major League Baseball third baseman who is currently a free agent. Crede attended high school at Fatima High School in Westphalia, Missouri which he led to 3 district championships and two final four berths as a pitcher...	90	333	42	75	16	1	15	48	.225	0
Michael Cuddyer Michael Cuddyer Michael Brent Cuddyer is a Major League Baseball right fielder who is currently a free agent. He bats and throws right-handed, and wore number 5 for Minnesota Twins.-High school:...	153	588	93	162	34	7	32	94	.276	6
R.A. Dickey	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	—	0
Carlos Gómez Carlos Gómez Carlos Argelis Gómez Pena, nicknamed "Go-Go", is a Major League Baseball outfielder for the Milwaukee Brewers.-Minor leagues:...	137	315	51	72	15	5	3	28	.229	14
Matt Guerrier Matt Guerrier Matthew Olson Guerrier is an American Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He attended college at Kent State University, and made his major league debut on June 17, .-Chicago White Sox:...	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	—	0
Brendan Harris Brendan Harris Brendan Michael Harris Brendan Michael Harris Brendan Michael Harris (born August 26, 1980 in Albany, New York is a Major League Baseball utility infielder who is a free agent.Brendan grew up in Queensbury, New York and led the Spartans to the 1998 State Baseball Tournament. He graduated from the...	123	414	44	108	22	1	6	37	.261	0
Sean Henn Sean Henn Sean Michael Henn is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball...	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	—	0
Justin Huber Justin Huber - New York Mets :He was originally drafted as a catcher by the New York Mets in .- Kansas City Royals :Huber was one of the top prospects within the Mets organization when he was traded to the Kansas City Royals before the trade deadline for José Bautista...	1	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	.500	0
Bob Keppel Bob Keppel Robert Griffin "Bob" Keppel is a Nippon Professional Baseball pitcher for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters...	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	—	0
Jason Kubel Jason Kubel Jason James Kubel is an American professional baseball player. A Belle Fourche, South Dakota native, Kubel was drafted by the Twins in the 12th round of the 2000 Draft after playing high school ball at Highland High School.-Early life:...	146	514	73	154	35	2	28	103	.300	1
Francisco Liriano Francisco Liriano Francisco Liriano y Casillas is a left-handed Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Minnesota Twins.-Professional career:...	2	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	0
Joe Mauer Joe Mauer Joseph Patrick Mauer is a Major League Baseball catcher for the Minnesota Twins. He is the only catcher in Major League history to win three batting titles...	138	523	94	191	30	1	28	96	.365	4
Jose Mijares Jose Mijares José Manuel Mijares is a left-handed major league pitcher with the Minnesota Twins.-Baseball career:...	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	—	0
Jose Morales	54	119	14	37	6	0	0	7	.311	0
Justin Morneau Justin Morneau Justin Ernest George Morneau is a Canadian Major League Baseball first baseman for the Minnesota Twins. At 6 feet 4 inches and 225 lbs, Morneau was originally drafted as a catcher by the Twins in 1999. He converted to first base in the minor leagues and made his MLB debut in 2003...	135	508	85	139	31	1	30	100	.274	0
Joe Nathan Joe Nathan Joseph Michael Nathan is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball . Nathan started out his baseball career as a shortstop in high school but converted to a pitcher after being drafted by the San Francisco Giants...	8	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	—	0
Glen Perkins Glen Perkins Glen Weston Perkins is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Minnesota Twins. He made his major league debut with the Minnesota Twins in 2006. Perkins attended the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis-St. Paul and Stillwater Area High School in Oak Park Heights...	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	0
Jason Pridie Jason Pridie Jason Orville Pridie is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball.-Tampa Bay Rays:...	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	—	0
Nick Punto Nick Punto Nicholas Paul Punto is a Major League Baseball utility player. He has played second base, third base, shortstop, and center field. Punto is a switch hitter and throws right-handed....	125	359	56	82	15	1	1	38	.228	16
Mike Redmond Mike Redmond Michael Patrick Redmond is a former Major League Baseball catcher.Redmond graduated from Gonzaga Preparatory School in 1989. He attended Gonzaga University. Mike and his wife Michele have two sons.Redmond made his Major League debut with the Florida Marlins on May 31, 1998...	45	135	9	32	5	1	0	7	.237	0
Kevin Slowey Kevin Slowey Kevin Michael Slowey is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Minnesota Twins. Slowey was selected by the Twins with the 73rd pick in the 2nd round of the 2005 Major League Baseball Draft.-College:...	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	0
Denard Span Denard Span Keiunta Denard Span is an American Major League Baseball outfielder for the Minnesota Twins. He was selected by the Twins with the 20th overall pick in the 2002 Major League Baseball Draft from Tampa Catholic High School...	145	578	97	180	16	10	8	68	.311	23
Anthony Swarzak Anthony Swarzak Anthony Ray Swarzak is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Minnesota Twins. The 6'4", 225 lb. right-hander was the Twins' second-round pick in the June draft.-Career:...	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	0
Matt Tolbert Matt Tolbert Christopher Matthew Tolbert is an American professional baseball second baseman who is a free agent. After graduating from Centreville Academy in 2000, Tolbert attended University of Mississippi for four years; he was later drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in 2003 and the Minnesota Twins in 2004...	71	198	28	46	7	1	2	19	.232	6
Delmon Young Delmon Young Delmon Damarcus Young is an American professional baseball outfielder with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He is the younger brother of former major league outfielder and first baseman Dmitri Young. He was born in Montgomery, Alabama.Young is known for having a strong and accurate...	108	395	50	112	16	2	12	60	.284	2
Totals	163	5599	817	1539	271	40	172	770	.275	85

Postseason

Note: G = Games played; AB = At Bats; R = Runs scored; H = Hits; 2B = Doubles; 3B = Triples; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; AVG = Batting average; SB = Stolen bases

Player	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	AVG	SB
Orlando Cabrera Orlando Cabrera Orlando Luis Cabrera, nicknamed "O-Cab" and "The OC", is a Colombian-American baseball infielder.He won a World Series championship in 2004 with the Boston Red Sox. He has played for the Montreal Expos, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Chicago White Sox, Oakland Athletics, Minnesota Twins,...	3	13	1	2	0	0	0	0	.154	1
Michael Cuddyer Michael Cuddyer Michael Brent Cuddyer is a Major League Baseball right fielder who is currently a free agent. He bats and throws right-handed, and wore number 5 for Minnesota Twins.-High school:...	3	14	0	6	0	0	0	1	.429	0
Carlos Gómez Carlos Gómez Carlos Argelis Gómez Pena, nicknamed "Go-Go", is a Major League Baseball outfielder for the Milwaukee Brewers.-Minor leagues:...	1	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	.000	0
Brendan Harris Brendan Harris Brendan Michael Harris Brendan Michael Harris Brendan Michael Harris (born August 26, 1980 in Albany, New York is a Major League Baseball utility infielder who is a free agent.Brendan grew up in Queensbury, New York and led the Spartans to the 1998 State Baseball Tournament. He graduated from the...	3	12	1	3	0	1	0	1	.250	0
Jason Kubel Jason Kubel Jason James Kubel is an American professional baseball player. A Belle Fourche, South Dakota native, Kubel was drafted by the Twins in the 12th round of the 2000 Draft after playing high school ball at Highland High School.-Early life:...	3	14	0	1	0	0	0	0	.071	0
Joe Mauer Joe Mauer Joseph Patrick Mauer is a Major League Baseball catcher for the Minnesota Twins. He is the only catcher in Major League history to win three batting titles...	3	12	1	5	1	0	0	1	.417	0
Jose Morales	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	0
Nick Punto Nick Punto Nicholas Paul Punto is a Major League Baseball utility player. He has played second base, third base, shortstop, and center field. Punto is a switch hitter and throws right-handed....	3	9	0	4	1	0	0	1	.444	0
Denard Span Denard Span Keiunta Denard Span is an American Major League Baseball outfielder for the Minnesota Twins. He was selected by the Twins with the 20th overall pick in the 2002 Major League Baseball Draft from Tampa Catholic High School...	3	15	1	6	1	0	0	1	.400	1
Matt Tolbert Matt Tolbert Christopher Matthew Tolbert is an American professional baseball second baseman who is a free agent. After graduating from Centreville Academy in 2000, Tolbert attended University of Mississippi for four years; he was later drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in 2003 and the Minnesota Twins in 2004...	2	5	0	1	0	0	0	0	.200	0
Delmon Young Delmon Young Delmon Damarcus Young is an American professional baseball outfielder with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He is the younger brother of former major league outfielder and first baseman Dmitri Young. He was born in Montgomery, Alabama.Young is known for having a strong and accurate...	3	12	1	1	1	0	0	0	.083	1
Totals	3	113	6	29	4	1	0	5	.257	3

Regular season

Note: W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; G = Games pitched; GS = Games started; SV = Saves; IP = Innings pitched; R = Runs allowed; ER = Earned runs allowed; BB = Walks allowed; K = Strikeouts

Player	W	L	ERA	G	GS	SV	IP	R	ER	BB	K
Luis Ayala Luis Ayala Luis Ignacio Ayala is a Major League Baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He is 6' 2" and weighs 190 lbs. and bats and throws right-handed.-Mexican League:...	1	2	4.18	28	0	0	32.1	18	15	8	21
Scott Baker	15	9	4.37	33	33	0	200.0	99	97	48	162
Nick Blackburn Nick Blackburn Robert Nicholas Blackburn is a Major League Baseball pitcher in the Minnesota Twins system. He graduated from Del City High School in Del City, Oklahoma. He attended Seminole State College. The 6-4, 227 pound right-hander was originally drafted by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the 34th round of the...	11	11	4.03	33	33	0	205.2	103	92	41	98
Craig Breslow Craig Breslow Craig Andrew Breslow is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Oakland Athletics. He throws left-handed, and is considered a lefty specialist....	1	2	6.28	17	0	0	14.1	11	10	11	11
Jesse Crain Jesse Crain Jesse Alan Crain is a Canadian professional baseball pitcher with the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball.-High school and college:...	7	4	4.70	56	0	0	51.2	28	27	27	43
R.A. Dickey	1	1	4.62	35	1	0	64.1	34	33	30	42
Brian Duensing Brian Duensing Brian Matthew Duensing is a major league baseball starting pitcher for the Minnesota Twins.-High school:...	5	2	3.64	24	9	0	84.0	37	34	31	53
Armando Gabino Armando Gabino Armando Leisdeker Gabino is a professional baseball pitcher.-Cleveland Indians :Gabino was originally signed by the Cleveland Indians on April 19, 2001, He started his career as a third baseman, but the Indians converted him into a pitcher in 2004...	0	0	17.18	2	1	0	3.2	7	7	5	2
Matt Guerrier Matt Guerrier Matthew Olson Guerrier is an American Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He attended college at Kent State University, and made his major league debut on June 17, .-Chicago White Sox:...	5	1	2.36	79	0	1	76.1	23	20	16	47
Sean Henn Sean Henn Sean Michael Henn is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball...	0	3	7.15	14	0	0	11.1	9	9	8	9
Philip Humber Philip Humber Philip Gregory Humber is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Chicago White Sox.-Early life:Humber attended Carthage High School in Carthage, Texas...	0	0	8.00	8	0	0	9.0	8	8	9	9
Bob Keppel Bob Keppel Robert Griffin "Bob" Keppel is a Nippon Professional Baseball pitcher for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters...	1	1	4.83	37	0	0	54.0	30	29	21	32
Francisco Liriano Francisco Liriano Francisco Liriano y Casillas is a left-handed Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Minnesota Twins.-Professional career:...	5	13	5.80	29	24	0	136.2	93	88	65	122
Ron Mahay Ron Mahay Ronald Matthew Mahay is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played for the Boston Red Sox, Oakland Athletics, Florida Marlins, Chicago Cubs, Texas Rangers, Atlanta Braves, Kansas City Royals, and Minnesota Twins....	1	0	2.00	16	0	0	9.0	3	2	3	8
Jeff Manship Jeff Manship Jeffrey Michael Manship is a right-handed pitcher for the Minnesota Twins. He was the Twins' 14th round selection of the June 2006 Major League Baseball Draft.-Amateur career:...	1	1	5.68	11	5	0	31.2	21	20	15	21
Jose Mijares Jose Mijares José Manuel Mijares is a left-handed major league pitcher with the Minnesota Twins.-Baseball career:...	2	2	2.34	71	0	0	61.2	17	16	23	55
Juan Morillo	0	0	22.50	3	0	0	2.0	5	5	3	1
Kevin Mulvey Kevin Mulvey Kevin John Mulvey is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball. He has previously played for the Minnesota Twins.-Early life:Mulvey is a New Jersey native...	0	0	27.00	2	0	0	1.1	4	4	0	0
Joe Nathan Joe Nathan Joseph Michael Nathan is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball . Nathan started out his baseball career as a shortstop in high school but converted to a pitcher after being drafted by the San Francisco Giants...	2	2	2.10	70	0	47	68.2	16	16	22	89
Carl Pavano Carl Pavano Carl Anthony Pavano is an American Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher currently with the Minnesota Twins.-Early career:...	5	4	4.64	12	12	0	73.2	39	38	16	59
Glen Perkins Glen Perkins Glen Weston Perkins is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Minnesota Twins. He made his major league debut with the Minnesota Twins in 2006. Perkins attended the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis-St. Paul and Stillwater Area High School in Oak Park Heights...	6	7	5.89	18	17	0	96.1	64	63	23	45
Jon Rauch Jon Rauch Jon Erich Rauch is a right-handed relief pitcher who is currently a free agent. At 6' 11" , he is the tallest player in Major League Baseball history. He is also an Olympic Gold Medalist.-Early years:...	5	1	1.72	17	0	0	15.2	3	3	6	14
Kevin Slowey Kevin Slowey Kevin Michael Slowey is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Minnesota Twins. Slowey was selected by the Twins with the 73rd pick in the 2nd round of the 2005 Major League Baseball Draft.-College:...	10	3	4.86	16	16	0	90.2	50	49	15	75
Anthony Swarzak Anthony Swarzak Anthony Ray Swarzak is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Minnesota Twins. The 6'4", 225 lb. right-hander was the Twins' second-round pick in the June draft.-Career:...	3	7	6.25	12	12	0	59.0	43	41	20	34
Totals	87	76	4.50	163	163	48	1453.0	765	726	466	1052

Postseason

Note: W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; G = Games pitched; GS = Games started; SV = Saves; IP = Innings pitched; R = Runs allowed; ER = Earned runs allowed; BB = Walks allowed; K = Strikeouts

Player	W	L	ERA	G	GS	SV	IP	R	ER	BB	K
Nick Blackburn Nick Blackburn Robert Nicholas Blackburn is a Major League Baseball pitcher in the Minnesota Twins system. He graduated from Del City High School in Del City, Oklahoma. He attended Seminole State College. The 6-4, 227 pound right-hander was originally drafted by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the 34th round of the...	0	0	1.59	1	1	0	5.2	1	1	2	3
Brian Duensing Brian Duensing Brian Matthew Duensing is a major league baseball starting pitcher for the Minnesota Twins.-High school:...	0	1	9.64	1	1	0	4.2	5	5	1	3
Matt Guerrier Matt Guerrier Matthew Olson Guerrier is an American Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He attended college at Kent State University, and made his major league debut on June 17, .-Chicago White Sox:...	0	0	0.00	2	0	0	2.0	0	0	0	2
Francisco Liriano Francisco Liriano Francisco Liriano y Casillas is a left-handed Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Minnesota Twins.-Professional career:...	0	0	4.50	1	0	0	2.0	2	1	1	1
Ron Mahay Ron Mahay Ronald Matthew Mahay is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played for the Boston Red Sox, Oakland Athletics, Florida Marlins, Chicago Cubs, Texas Rangers, Atlanta Braves, Kansas City Royals, and Minnesota Twins....	0	0	5.40	3	0	0	1.2	1	1	1	2
Jose Mijares Jose Mijares José Manuel Mijares is a left-handed major league pitcher with the Minnesota Twins.-Baseball career:...	0	1	13.50	2	0	0	0.2	1	1	1	0
Joe Nathan Joe Nathan Joseph Michael Nathan is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball . Nathan started out his baseball career as a shortstop in high school but converted to a pitcher after being drafted by the San Francisco Giants...	0	0	9.00	2	0	0	2.0	2	2	1	2
Carl Pavano Carl Pavano Carl Anthony Pavano is an American Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher currently with the Minnesota Twins.-Early career:...	0	1	2.57	1	1	0	7.0	2	2	0	9
Jon Rauch Jon Rauch Jon Erich Rauch is a right-handed relief pitcher who is currently a free agent. At 6' 11" , he is the tallest player in Major League Baseball history. He is also an Olympic Gold Medalist.-Early years:...	0	0	6.75	3	0	0	1.1	1	1	2	0
Totals	0	3	4.67	3	3	0	27.0	15	14	9	22