Have Mercer

The Yanks win both games at home but drop a 1-0 thriller in Minnesota.  Bobby Murcer and Mickey Rivers both went 3 for 5 with 3 RBI's in the opener at the Stadium.  Murcer repeated the feat in game 2 off of a lefty, Jim Kaat.  Rod Carew and Lyman Bostock each had 3 hits as well in a losing effort.  Fritz Peterson went the distance in the finale, but gave up 1 run on a two out Rod Carew single, which cost him the game.  4 Twin pitchers combined to shutout the mighty Yankees who are dominating the AL East.