Minnesota 5-4 Oakland (Minnesota win series 3-2)

The Twins open the scoring in the second inning with a run-scoring single by Denny Hocking (right)

A home run by Oakland's Ray Durham in the third inning reduces Minnesota's lead

As Minnesota extend their advantage to 5-1, starting pitcher Brad Radke looks to consolidate the Twins' lead

Despite a late Oakland rally, Minnesota hold on to take the series - they now face the Anaheim Angels

San Francisco Giants 8-3 Atlanta Braves Game four (Series tied at 2-2)

Giants' Livan Hernandez lives up to his reputation as a big-game pitcher making life difficult for the Braves

The Giants celebrate after pounding the Atlanta Braves 8-3 to level their play-off series 2-2