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Thome 5-for-5 Against Minnesota 1991 Saturday, June 28th , 2025 Cleveland 1995 third baseman Jim Thome could do no wrong in his team's 10-3 win over the Twins, as he collected 5 hits. "Things were in his favor in every one of his at-bats," Twins skipper Kelly Audia said to the press corps after the game. "He got hitters' counts." Thome agreed, saying that getting ahead early in the counts was "the key" to his game. "Once you get ahead, it makes it a lot easier because you get a better pitch to hit," he said. "You know the pitcher has to come in with it. And you're ready." Jim Thome hit a solo-shot off Kevin Tapani in the 2nd, singled in the 4th, hit a solo-shot off Kevin Tapani in the 6th, singled in the 8th and hit a three-run double in the 8th. Thome is hitting .287 for the season with 12 home runs, 51 RBIs and 49 runs scored. He has 86 hits in 300 at-bats and played in 82 games. View Boxscore View Game Log Watch Highlights |
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