1965 World Series Game 7 vs Minnesota Twins
Koufax on two days' rest: Dodgers 2, Twins 0 in Game 7.
Game 7 of the 1965 World Series was played on October 14, 1965, at Metropolitan Stadium in Bloomington, Minnesota. Sandy Koufax, starting on two days' rest, beat the Minnesota Twins 2–0, and the Los Angeles Dodgers won the Series four games to three.
Quick Facts
- Date
- October 14, 1965
- Venue
- Metropolitan Stadium, Bloomington, Minnesota
- Score
- Dodgers 2, Twins 0
- Winning pitcher
- Sandy Koufax
- Losing pitcher
- Jim Kaat
- Home run
- Lou Johnson (Dodgers)
- Series
- Dodgers won 4–3
Facts from the source article.
Background
Dodgers manager Walt Alston chose the left-handed Koufax over Don Drysdale, planning to bring Drysdale on in relief if needed; the Twins also started on two days' rest with Jim Kaat, who took the loss. Lou Johnson homered for the Dodgers.
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