Another gem from Perkins
Up to this point, Glen Perkins has been the only pitcher that has given the Twins truly good starts. Last week he didn't get the win as the Twins lost 2-1 after Perkins pitched 8 innings of 1-run baseball. On Tuesday night it looked like Perkins might again become the victim of an offensive sleeper. With a 2-1 lead in the seventh and bases loaded, the Twins had a prime opportunity to separate the score a little bit. Unfortunately, Michael Cuddyer struck out and Joe Crede grounded into an inning ending double play.
The Blue Jays tied the game on Perkins in the eighth, and the game was ultimately not decided until Joe Crede redeemed himself with a walk-off double that score Justin Morneau in the 11th.
Game Notes
- The Twins snapped a 10-game losing streak to the Toronto Blue Jays that dated all the way back to late 2007.
- Joe Crede was 2-5, including his walk-off double
- Justin Morneau was 3-5 with a double
- Denard Span was 2-5 and has posted a team leading .439 OBP this season. He also leads the team in steals with 3.
- Jesse Crain pitched 2 perfect innings to earn his first win of the season.
Baker returning
After the game the Twins option lefty Brian Duensing to AAA Rochester to clear room for Scott Baker. He'll make his first start of the season tonight against Righty Scott Richmond.
Topics: Glen Perkins, Joe Crede, Minnesota Twins, Justin Morneau, Scott Baker, Toronto Blue Jays, Michael Cuddyer, Denard Span
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