A storied past and a promising future collided on Friday night at Progressive Field.
36,807 fans weathered cool temperatures and a light rain to witness a pregame ceremony that honored Jim Thome and his 600 home runs.
Thome then rewarded those fans for their kindness and their generosity.
The big slugger drilled a RBI double in the 1st and a 2-run homer in the 3rd. That homer, Thome's 604th, disappeared over the center field wall, tying the game at 4. The crowd roared as Thome added another remarkable chapter to his Hall of Fame career.
Thome also had an infield single before falling a triple shy of the cycle.
Following Thome's heroics, the Tribe's young players stole the show.
Matt LaPorta produced 3 hits and 2 RBI, helping the Indians to a 5-4 lead through 6 innings.
The Twins evened the score in the 7th, but Carlos Santana would send the fans home happy. The 25-year-old catcher, pinch-hitting for Lou Marson in the bottom of the 9th, drilled Matt Capps' 1st pitch deep into the night. The walk-off homer was a fitting conclusion to a perfect night.
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| Jim Thome tips his cap to the fans after his mammoth home run |
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