The Official Minnesota Twins Thread

[jetrazor74]

Well, we'll have to wait to take first place for now, even if we are able to take the Chi Sox this evening!

Hernandez hit as Twins stay in second
Veteran's rough start leads to loss to first-place White Sox
By Kelly Thesier / MLB.com

MINNEAPOLIS -- When the Twins signed Livan Hernandez just prior to the start of Spring Training this year, it was not only to give the club an innings-eater but a veteran starting pitcher with experience pitching in big games.
The Most Valuable Player of the 1997 World Series for the Marlins at age 21 and a playoff pitcher for various other teams since then including the Diamondbacks last season, Hernandez has certainly seen his share of that time in the spotlight.

But with the Twins holding a chance to capture first place in the American League Central on Wednesday night for the first time since May 13, Hernandez put his club in an early hole -- one that it would never recover from as the White Sox cruised to an 8-3 victory at the Metrodome, dropping the Twins to 1 1/2 games behind Chicago in the division race.

Game recap

TEAM W L % GB
Chicago 60 46 .566 -
Minnesota 59 48 .551 1.5
Detroit 55 52 .514 5.5
Kansas City 50 59 .459 11.5
Cleveland 46 60 .434 14.0

Streaks: L1
Last 10: 4-6
Home: 36-20 Road: 23-28
Runs Scored: 526
Runs Against: 500

(And that my friends, was post # 5,000!! )

[jetrazor74]

What a crazy game!!! I wish I could have seen it! But a great rally in the 7th to come from behind and take the series from the chisox!

Twins rally to take series from Sox
Kubel's tiebreaking three-run homer in seventh seals victory
By Thor Nystrom / MLB.com

MINNEAPOLIS -- The Metrodome was a picture of tranquility throughout Thursday morning and afternoon. Minnesota, 1 1/2 games behind Chicago in the AL Central, had not made a Trade Deadline deal, fostering a placid atmosphere and moods of ambivalence.
Through 4 1/2 innings of that evening's ballgame between the clubs, the White Sox had a four-run lead, and the Dome's faithful were stifling yawns.

A study of contrasts, this day. Because the next five innings offered enough plot twists to appease M. Night Shyamalan -- a furious comeback started by a three-run Justin Morneau homer, an ejection of Minnesota manager Ron Gardenhire, a subplot involving hats, a threat of forfeiture from the public address system due to fan behavior and a three-run blast by Jason Kubel that capped the comeback en route to a wild 10-6 victory for the Twins.

Game Recap

TEAM W L % GB
Chicago 60 47 .561 -
Minnesota 60 48 .556 0.5
Detroit 55 53 .509 5.5
Kansas City 50 59 .459 11.0
Cleveland 47 60 .439 13.0

Streaks: W1
Last 10: 5-5
Home: 37-20 Road: 23-28
Runs Scored: 536
Runs Against: 506

[jetrazor74]

Liriano may be called up soon!!!

Twins take on Tribe with Liriano lurking
Minnesota (60-48) vs. Cleveland (47-60), Friday, 7:10 p.m. CT
By Thor Nystrom / MLB.com

MINNEAPOLIS -- The Twins didn't make an acquisition during Thursday's Trade Deadline, but that doesn't necessarily mean they won't make a big addition sometime soon.
Yes, the Francisco Liriano watch continues.

The one-time phenom, who went 12-3 with a 2.16 ERA as a 22-year-old rookie in 2006, struggled while returning from Tommy John elbow reconstruction surgery in 2008, going 0-3 with an 11.32 ERA in three starts.

But he has begun terrorizing hitters while pitching for Triple-A Rochester. Liriano is 9-0 with a 2.51 ERA in his past 10 starts, and in five starts between June 30 and July 22, he allowed only one earned run in 35 innings for a 0.26 ERA.

General manager Bill Smith was asked on Thursday if he thinks Liriano will help the Twins in the pennant race. His response was emphatic.

"Yes, I do. Yes," Smith said. "I've been saying that for several weeks. Yes, I think he will."

Liriano's next scheduled start is Friday. Smith was asked if Liriano would make that start for Rochester, and the GM deflected the question. Indications are that a Liriano callup could be imminent.

The Twins have often indicated how much they like their rotation, which consists of Livan Hernandez and four youngsters. As such, would they bring up Liriano in a bullpen role?

"We've never had that stance that he will only be [a starter]," Smith said. "Our position is that that is his best role. We certainly won't make that decision upstairs -- that will all be done in consolation with the manager and the pitching coach, how our rotation sets up and how our bullpen sets up."

The manager, Ron Gardenhire, was firmly against placing Liriano in the 'pen.

"No, no. No bullpen," Gardenhire said. "He's out 16, 17 months, then you start questioning whether he can rebound, get loose two or three times in three days. That isn't right. He's a starter."

To make room in the rotation for Liriano, Hernandez (10-8, 5.48) would likely be the odd man out. His last outing didn't help his cause. Against Chicago on Wednesday, Hernandez allowed five earned runs on nine hits and two walks in only four innings.

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[jetrazor74]

Liriano may be called up soon!!!



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And yesterday, they did!!!

Twins recall Liriano from Triple-AHernandez, Monroe designated for assignment in move
By Thor Nystrom / MLB.com

Francisco Liriano, who went 10-2 with a 3.28 ERA in 118 innings for Triple-A Rochester this season, will pitch for the Twins on Sunday. (AP)

MINNEAPOLIS -- Twins fans have been clamoring for the return of left-handed starting pitcher Francisco Liriano via the jettison of veteran right-hander Livan Hernandez for the better part of two months.
On Friday, they got their wish.

The Twins recalled Liriano from Triple-A Rochester, and also selected the contract of first baseman Randy Ruiz. To make room for the pair, the club designated Hernandez and outfielder Craig Monroe for assignment, giving the team 10 days to trade or release them.

Liriano will make his Twins debut on Sunday against the Indians. Glen Perkins, originally slated to pitch on Sunday, will instead shift to Monday, the series opener in Seattle.

"Francisco has done pretty much everything that he needs to do down there," manager Ron Gardenhire said. "Now it's time to see what he's going to do up here."

Liriano was 10-2 with a 3.28 ERA in 118 innings for the Red Wings this season. In his last 11 starts, he was 10-0 with a 2.67 ERA and 80 strikeouts in 70 2/3 innings.

Minnesota did not make a move at Thursday's nonwaiver Trade Deadline, standing pat while American League Central leader Chicago acquired Ken Griffey Jr. from Cincinnati. The Twins are hoping that Liriano's arrival, as well as the eventual return of right fielder Michael Cuddyer, could provide them with the punch necessary to overtake the White Sox.

"You're always looking for a boost in trades and all those things," Gardenhire said. "Well, if 'Cisco comes up here like he is capable of, that could be a huge boost for our baseball team. He is a part of our future, he's a part of our present now, and we're very excited to see what he can do up here."

Liriano struggled in his return from Tommy John elbow ligament replacement surgery earlier in the year, going 0-3 with an 11.32 ERA in three starts with the Twins before being demoted on April 25.

"I wasn't ready when I was here, so I had to go down, get myself ready," Liriano said.

Liriano believes that time is now. "It's back," he said of his vaunted sider.

Still, it was a long wait to return to the Major Leagues after a long rehab and a difficult return at the beginning of the season.

"It was hard for me; I just wanted to play baseball," Liriano said. "I did have to be patient, but there was nothing I can do about it. I couldn't pitch hurt. I tried to make sure I was healthy when I came back, 100 percent."

Despite reports to the contrary during the last month-plus, Liriano said he was not frustrated at not being called up sooner.

"No, not really," he said. "They were winning a lot of games without me. They needed a spot for me, so I just waited for an open spot."

Hernandez, previously the staff ace, was 10-8 with a 5.48 ERA in 23 starts. He allowed 199 hits in 139 2/3 innings.

The bigger area of concern, according to the Twins, was his recent performance. The right-hander began the season 6-1 with a 3.90 ERA. Since May 17, the story had been different -- a 4-7 record with a 6.59 ERA and a .364 opponents' batting average in 14 starts.

"Without his first 10 starts, we'd have really been struggling at a time when [Scott] Baker had a stint on the DL, and [Kevin] Slowey had a stint on the DL," general manager Bill Smith said. "Livan was a savior for us. But it's been a little tougher go lately."

The club shopped Hernandez prior to the Trade Deadline but could not consummate a deal.

"He did what he was supposed to do here," Gardenhire said. "He can eat up innings and all those things. You get to a situation and look at opportunities to be able to move him. That's the disappointing thing -- we weren't able to trade him. People were shying away, backing away. Its not that they didn't want him, it's just that they didn't want to make a big deal right now. ... We have Liriano waiting in the wings and our people are saying that it's about the right time. There you have it."

Monroe was batting .202 with eight home runs and 29 RBIs in 163 at-bats. He was signed as a free agent to hit left-handed pitching off the bench, a role in which he was particularly disappointing, hitting .138 with two home runs in 87 at-bats.

The Twins gave him as many opportunities as they could to get it going. But despite having a few big hits during the season, Monroe could not sustain consistent success.

"We went as long as we could," Gardenhire said.

Monroe was in the clubhouse on Friday afternoon but left without commenting to the media. He met with Gardenhire in the manager's office. While leaving, he hugged Carlos Gomez and whispered parting words.

Ruiz batted .320 with 17 home runs and 68 RBIs in 111 games with Rochester this season. He is leading the International League in hits, is tied for the batting lead, and is second in doubles and extra-base hits (53).

He was apprised of the callup on Thursday evening, ironically while eating with Liriano. It led to a long night -- he said he didn't sleep due to nervousness after receiving the big news.

He didn't have much time to settle down. Upon arrival at the ballpark, Ruiz saw his name penciled into that evening's lineup as the designated hitter batting sixth.

"I'm excited right now," Ruiz said. "I'm on adrenaline."

Although the Twins have not seen Liriano in several months, a man that has, Rochester teammate Ruiz, is confident that the Twins will see a different pitcher than they experienced in April.

"I know he's healthy," Ruiz said. "Seeing him, at least three months with him, I know he's ready. I know he's going to give you all a good show."

[jetrazor74]

We won yesterday, but so did the Sox. We'll have to wait a little longer to take 1st!

Mauer, Blackburn lead Twins to victory
Patient Minnesota waits out Sowers to claim series opener
By Thor Nystrom / MLB.com

MINNEAPOLIS -- The next time Minnesota faces Jeremy Sowers, it might behoove the club to spot Cleveland a few runs in exchange for allowing the game to begin in the sixth inning. Saved time would make up for the concession.
For the second time in a week, Sowers was perfect against the Twins through five innings. For the second time in a week, Twins starter Nick Blackburn outdueled Sowers, overcoming a lack of early run support by baffling Cleveland hitters. And for the second time in a week, Minnesota hung on despite early offensive futility to win, this time, 4-1.

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TEAM W L % GB
Chicago 61 47 .565 -
Minnesota 61 48 .560 0.5
Detroit 55 54 .505 6.5
Kansas City 50 60 .455 12.0
Cleveland 47 61 .435 14.0

Streaks: W2
Last 10: 6-4
Home: 38-20 Road: 23-28
Runs Scored: 540
Runs Against: 507

[jetrazor74]

Dangit!! We had our chance yesterday and missed it!

Twins miss chance to take over first
Tribe's pair of two-out homers comes back to haunt Slowey
By Thor Nystrom / MLB.com

MINNEAPOLIS -- Twins first baseman Justin Morneau was doing a little scoreboard watching prior to Saturday's game against the Indians. Good news was in the offing -- the Royals had just defeated the White Sox, putting first place in the American League Central there for the taking.
But just as was the case in every day since May 19, the club will fall asleep in second place. The latest unsuccessful attempt by the Twins to overcome the White Sox came via a 5-1 loss against the Indians on Saturday in front of 40,937 at the Metrodome.

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Box Score

Cleveland AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Sizemore, CF 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 .275
Dellucci, DH 4 2 3 2 0 0 0 .234
Francisco, RF 4 0 0 0 0 2 2 .272
Peralta, SS 4 1 1 1 0 0 1 .269
Choo, LF 4 0 0 0 0 3 1 .239
Shoppach, C 3 1 1 2 1 2 0 .277
Garko, 1B 4 0 0 0 0 1 1 .243
Marte, 3B 4 0 0 0 0 1 1 .172
Cabrera, 2B 3 1 2 0 0 1 0 .206
Totals 34 5 7 5 1 10 8

BATTING
2B: Dellucci (16, Slowey), Peralta (31, Slowey), Cabrera (10, Slowey).
HR: Shoppach (12, 4th inning off Slowey, 1 on, 2 out), Dellucci (9, 5th inning off Slowey, 1 on, 2 out).
TB: Dellucci 7; Peralta 2; Shoppach 4; Cabrera 3.
RBI: Peralta (60), Shoppach 2 (33), Dellucci 2 (37).
2-out RBI: Shoppach 2; Dellucci 2.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Sizemore.
Team LOB: 3.


Minnesota AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Span, RF 3 0 2 0 1 0 0 .310
Punto, 2B 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 .285
Mauer, C 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 .316
Morneau, 1B 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 .315
Kubel, DH 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 .261
Young, LF 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 .293
Buscher, 3B 3 0 1 0 0 1 1 .313
a-Ruiz, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .250
Harris, SS 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 .259
Gomez, CF 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 .257
Totals 31 1 6 1 2 2 8

a-Struck out for Buscher in the 9th.

BATTING
2B: Span (7, Byrd).
TB: Span 3; Young 2; Buscher; Gomez.
RBI: Morneau (87).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Harris; Kubel; Mauer.
S: Punto.
SF: Morneau.
Team LOB: 7.

FIELDING
E: Gomez (7, fielding).




Cleveland IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Byrd (W, 6-10) 7.0 6 1 1 2 1 0 4.72
Perez 2.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3.08
Minnesota IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Slowey (L, 7-8) 6.0 6 5 5 0 7 2 4.21
Bass 2.0 1 0 0 0 1 0 4.73
Reyes 1.0 0 0 0 1 2 0 2.83


Pitches-strikes: Byrd 99-67, Perez 20-14, Slowey 100-68, Bass 19-13, Reyes 16-9.
Ground outs-fly outs: Byrd 9-11, Perez 3-2, Slowey 6-5, Bass 4-1, Reyes 1-0.
Batters faced: Byrd 29, Perez 6, Slowey 24, Bass 7, Reyes 4.
Umpires: HP: Dana DeMuth. 1B: Lance Barksdale. 2B: Doug Eddings. 3B: Ted Barrett.
Weather: 69 degrees, dome.
Wind: Indoors.
T: 2:29.
Att: 40,937.
August 2, 2008

[jetrazor74]

Royals are up 10-0 over the whitesox in the bottom of the 5th, and the Twins are up 5-0 in the top of the 7th! If it continues, then we take 1st place today!!!!

[jetrazor74]

Twins move into first behind Liriano
Left-hander pitches six shutout innings in first start since April
By Thor Nystrom / MLB.com

MINNEAPOLIS -- He wasn't your big brother's Francisco Liriano, the 2006 version who frequently blew away hitters with an untouchable slider, but regardless, the Twins will walk away from Sunday ecstatic. The 24-year-old lefty made his return to the Metrodome mound on Sunday, and delivered his first stellar Major League start since Tommy John ligament replacement surgery on his left elbow in 2006.
He pitched six shutout innings, striking out five while allowing three hits and three walks as the Twins beat the Indians, 6-2, to move back into first place in the American League Central with the White Sox losing big to the Royals.

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Minnesota 6, Cleveland 2 Today's Boxes 8/3/08 NYY 14, LAA 9 COL 3, FLA 2 ATL 5, MIL 0 WSH 4, CIN 2 BOS 5, OAK 2 TB 6, DET 5 HOU 4, NYM 0 KC 14, CWS 3 CHC 8, PIT 5 SD 2, SF 1 LAD 5, ARI 2 BAL 4, SEA 4
Minnesota (62-49)
Won 1
August 3, 2008
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
Cleveland 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 7 0
Minnesota 0 0 1 0 2 2 0 1 X 6 6 1


Standings thru 8/3/08 | Recap: CLE | MIN | Wrap | Gameday

Cleveland AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Sizemore, CF 3 0 1 1 2 1 0 .275
Carroll, 3B 4 0 0 0 0 0 3 .267
Francisco, RF 4 1 1 1 0 2 5 .272
Peralta, SS 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 .269
Shoppach, C 4 0 1 0 0 1 1 .276
Garko, DH 4 0 1 0 0 1 1 .243
Gutierrez, LF 4 1 1 0 0 0 3 .212
Gonzalez, 1B 3 0 1 0 1 1 1 .333
Cabrera, 2B 3 0 0 0 0 2 2 .203
Totals 33 2 7 2 3 8 16

BATTING
2B: Sizemore (25, Crain).
HR: Francisco (11, 8th inning off Guerrier, 0 on, 0 out).
TB: Sizemore 2; Francisco 4; Peralta; Shoppach; Garko; Gutierrez; Gonzalez.
RBI: Sizemore (64), Francisco (40).
2-out RBI: Sizemore.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Francisco 4; Carroll.
S: Cabrera.
GIDP: Gutierrez.
Team LOB: 8.

FIELDING
DP: (Carroll-Cabrera-Gonzalez).

Minnesota AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Span, RF 4 2 2 1 0 0 0 .315
Punto, 2B 4 1 1 1 0 1 0 .284
Redmond, C 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 .270
Morneau, DH 3 0 0 0 1 1 0 .313
Kubel, LF 2 1 0 0 1 1 1 .260
Young, LF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .293
Lamb, 1B 3 1 1 1 0 0 1 .229
Buscher, 3B 3 0 1 1 0 0 0 .314
Harris, SS 3 1 1 1 0 1 1 .259
Gomez, CF 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 .255
Totals 29 6 6 5 2 5 4

BATTING
3B: Lamb (3, Ginter), Punto (3, Ginter).
HR: Harris (6, 3rd inning off Ginter, 0 on, 1 out), Span (2, 8th inning off Rincon, 0 on, 0 out).
TB: Span 5; Punto 3; Lamb 3; Buscher; Harris 4.
RBI: Harris (37), Lamb (29), Buscher (28), Punto (20), Span (12).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Lamb.
GIDP: Harris.
Team LOB: 1.

FIELDING
E: Harris (9, throw).
DP: (Harris-Punto-Lamb).

Cleveland IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Ginter (L, 1-3) 6.0 5 5 5 2 3 1 5.14
Mastny 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 10.80
Rincon 1.0 1 1 1 0 1 1 6.45
Minnesota IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Liriano (W, 1-3) 6.0 3 0 0 3 5 0 7.16
Crain 1.0 2 1 1 0 2 0 3.48
Guerrier 1.0 2 1 1 0 1 1 3.53
Reyes 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.73


WP: Ginter.
IBB: Morneau (by Ginter).
Pitches-strikes: Ginter 87-49, Mastny 16-11, Rincon 20-12, Liriano 96-56, Crain 24-14, Guerrier 12-10, Reyes 10-8.
Ground outs-fly outs: Ginter 9-6, Mastny 0-2, Rincon 0-2, Liriano 8-5, Crain 1-0, Guerrier 1-1, Reyes 1-2.
Batters faced: Ginter 24, Mastny 3, Rincon 4, Liriano 24, Crain 5, Guerrier 5, Reyes 3.
Umpires: HP: Lance Barksdale. 1B: Doug Eddings. 2B: Ted Barrett. 3B: Dana DeMuth.
Weather: 68 degrees, dome.
Wind: Indoors.
T: 2:29.
Att: 39,818.
August 3, 2008


TEAM W L % GB
Minnesota 62 49 .559 -
Chicago 61 49 .555 0.5
Detroit 55 56 .495 7.0
Kansas City 52 60 .464 10.5
Cleveland 48 62 .436 13.5

Streaks: W1
Last 10: 7-3
Home: 39-21 Road: 23-28
Runs Scored: 547
Runs Against: 514

[jetrazor74]

Wow! We let the Mariners score TEN FRICKIN RUNS in the 7th inning and blew 6 nothing lead. *shakes head* Yesterday I'm elated by their play. Today they embarass me!

Twins shocked in Seattle
Minnesota pitchers give up 10 runs in seventh inning
By Kelly Thesier / MLB.com

SEATTLE -- The Twins have grown accustomed recently to seeing late-inning momentum swings go their way.
On Monday night in Seattle, the Twins discovered what it was like to be on the other side of that swing -- and they found out quickly.

One big swing of the bat by Raul Ibanez turned a five-run lead by Minnesota into just one and began an improbable comeback as the Mariners picked up an 11-6 victory over the Twins at Safeco Field.

[jetrazor74]

Well, we moved back into 1st place today! Hopefully the whitesox will lose again to the redsox and we can beat the Royals again on Sunday to give us a little lead on them before the Yanks come to town!!

Liriano lifts Twins into first place
Hurler tosses 5 2/3 strong innings; offense posts five-run sixth
By Mark Dent / MLB.com

KANSAS CITY -- The Twins finally cashed in on their scoring opportunities.
After being unable to bring runners home for most of Friday night and early Saturday, Minnesota posted a big sixth inning and won easily, 7-3, against the Royals at Kauffman Stadium. With the victory, the Twins passed the White Sox -- who lost to the Red Sox earlier Saturday -- to take sole possession of first place in the American League Central.

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TEAM W L % GB
Minnesota 65 51 .560 -
Chicago 64 51 .557 0.5
Detroit 57 59 .491 8.0
Kansas City 53 64 .453 12.5
Cleveland 51 64 .443 13.5

Streaks: W3
Last 10: 6-4
Home: 39-21 Road: 26-30
Runs Scored: 578
Runs Against: 540

[Southstander]

Sorry to hear about what happend to your player in his rehab start.

[jetrazor74]

Well.... I just don't know what to say. We gave the ball game to KC and 1st place back to the wht sx..... *sigh*

Doubly painful loss
Twins waste Baker's solid outing, fall out of first place
By Mark Dent / MLB.com

KANSAS CITY -- Even for a losing clubhouse, Minnesota's felt particularly somber Sunday.
Teammates talked in whispers, if at all. Only one player bothered with the spread of food immediately after the game.

A road trip was finished, but that was about the only joy.

The Twins left for home with a bullpen full of dead arms, a first-place spot gone and questions going through their heads about a 5-4 loss in 12 innings to the Royals that, no matter how they look at it, should've been prevented.

"Easiest way to describe that ballgame," manager Ron Gardenhire said, "is we gave it away."

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[jetrazor74]

Sorry to hear about what happend to your player in his rehab start.

Yeah, it really sucked. Cuddyer is one of our better players.

Thanks, bro!

[jetrazor74]

Well we blanked the Yanks today to take back first! Maybe we can hold onto it for more than a day this time!!

Perkins' eight shutout frames lift Twins
A day after daughter's birth, left-hander dominates Yankees
By Thor Nystrom / MLB.com

MINNEAPOLIS -- Monday evening provided two forms of vindication for the Twins. Starter Glen Perkins, who entered the contest 0-2 against the Yankees, pitched eight shutout innings, while Minnesota's offense finally got a small amount of revenge against Sidney Ponson.
It was enough for the Twins to start a nine-game homestand with a 4-0 victory over the Yankees.

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TEAM W L % GB
Minnesota 66 52 .559 -
Chicago 65 52 .556 0.5
Detroit 58 60 .492 8.0
Kansas City 54 64 .458 12.0
Cleveland 53 64 .453 12.5

Streaks: W1
Last 10: 6-4
Home: 40-21 Road: 26-31
Runs Scored: 586
Runs Against: 545

[jetrazor74]

We took 2 of 3 from the Yanks and we've started out nicely against the Mariners. We just have to keep winning and hope the whtsox go on a losing streak soon.

Liriano dominates in win over Seattle
Lefty gives up two hits over seven; Kubel drives in three runs
By Thor Nystrom / MLB.com

MINNEAPOLIS -- The Twins welcomed Carlos Silva back to the Metrodome on Friday and then gleefully contributed to the right-hander's continued nightmare campaign. Meanwhile, Minnesota starter Francisco Liriano congruently continued his stellar return from the Minors. The combination helped the Twins breeze to a 9-3 victory.

Minnesota battered Silva, who left the club to sign with Seattle in the offseason, to the tune of nine earned runs and nine hits in 3 1/3 innings

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