The last true pitcher to be intentionally walked was Jim Kaat on 9/1/70...he entered the game against Milwaukee in relief in the 9th inning of a 1-0 game and proceeded to blow the save and allow the tying run. Twins took the lead in the top of the 11th 2-1 and Kaat came up with runners on 2nd & 3rd and 1 out. Brewers intentionally walked Kaat to set up the double play. But it did not work, Twins scored another 5 runs in the inning with 4 of them coming on a Harmon Killebrew grand slam. Kaat got the win in the game
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