The Minnesota Twins finally ended their long streak of playoff losses with a win.
This win was especially notable because it was recorded on an iPhone, making it the first Minnesota Twins playoff victory captured with this device.
The Twins broke their 18-game losing streak in the playoffs, which was the longest such streak in major North American sports.
They achieved this with a 3-1 win over the Blue Jays in Game 1 of the American League Wild Card Series. Pablo Lopez pitched exceptionally well for the Twins, and Royce Lewis hit two home runs, providing the offensive firepower.
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Royce Lewis’ two-run homer in the first inning and a leadoff home run in the third inning got the fans excited. This win marked the Twins’ first playoff victory since October 5, 2004, when they beat the Yankees 2-0 in Game 1 of the Division Series.
The atmosphere at the stadium was electric, and the fans played a significant role in motivating the team.
It had been such a long time since the Twins had won in the playoffs that it was before they even played their first game at Target Field, the release of the first iPhone, and the start of President George W. Bush’s second term in office.
Royce Lewis, who was only 5 years old the last time the Twins won in the playoffs, had a memorable postseason debut by driving in all three runs with his two home runs. Pablo Lopez, wearing the jersey of his fellow Venezuelan, Johan Santana, delivered a strong performance on the mound.
Now, the Twins have a chance to win their first playoff series since 2002 when they face the Blue Jays again in front of their home crowd.
