Let's Go Crazy! Twins hold 'Prince Tribute Night,' hit walk-off homer in ninth inning
When musical legend Prince tragically passed away last Thursday, the world mourned. Although they were on the road away from Minnesota (Prince's hometown), the Twins also paid their respects -- turning Target Field purple:
On Monday night, they were finally back home to host the Indians and a full-fledged "Prince Tribute Night" was at hand. First, there was a pregame moment of silence:
Rest in Purple, #Prince. pic.twitter.com/UlHiV6OxLI
— Minnesota Twins (@Twins) April 26, 2016
Followed by the release of seven white doves into the sky (because, you know):
Fans were dressed for the occasion:
Players donned purple armbands:
And even changed their walk-up songs to classics from the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer's five-decade-long career:
Here's tonight's #PurpleForPrince lineup, complete with Prince walk-up songs selected by each player. #MNTwins pic.twitter.com/Utl1ETzNbM
— Minnesota Twins (@Twins) April 25, 2016
But the Twins saved their best tribute for last -- when Oswaldo Arcia hit a walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning to beat the Indians, 4-3:
So, should the Twins hold a "Prince Tribute Night" every night? Yes. We believe they should.