Frank Viola, a Twins pitcher, quit when his 2-year-old spat on the living room rug and said, "Just like you, Dad."

Stevens was one of seven Twins pitchers to record a save in .

Twins pitcher Bobby Keppel then intentionally walked Raburn to load the bases, hoping he could induce a double play.

Reliever Bill Campbell led the Twins pitchers with 17 wins, all in relief.

Perry also became the first Twins pitcher to win the AL Cy Young Award.

Lee Smith (2-1) got the victory, and Juan Berenguer (3-3) the fourth Twins pitcher, was the loser.

Mark Portugal (2-2), the third of five Twins pitchers, worked one inning and gained the victory.

Rick Aguilera, the fifth Twins pitcher, went one and one-third innings for his 28th save.

The 43-year-old Niekro becomes the third Twins pitcher older than 35 to be released since opening day.

Twins pitchers performed well in 2005.