Bird advanced to third base on a Brian McCann double, and then was replaced by pinch-runner Brendan Ryan when Chase Headley came to the plate with the bases loaded. Moments later, Ryan scored the winning run when Headley sent a chopper to Twins shortstop Eduardo Nunez, who booted it and threw to first because he had no play at home.
"I'm just trying to help this team win. I'm trying to have a good, quality at-bat there. Looking for something to hit, and just kind of let the rest take care of itself," Bird said.