Whenever the Twins got something going offensively on Sunday, a double play was right around the corner. In the 2nd inning Michael Cuddyer drew a walk, which was following up by a Delmon Young inning ending double play. Jose Morales led off the 3rd inning with a single, and that was following by a Nick Punto GIDP.

The worst came in the ninth when the twins had worked to within 2 runs and were facing closer Kerry Wood. Morales again got a leadoff single, and then Brian Buscher walked on 4 pitches. Denard Span then grounded into a no-out double play to kill the rally and the game for the Twins.

Overall, winning the series 2 games to 1 and shutting down a potent Cleveland offense can be looked at as a success. The Twins allowed the Indians to score just 6 runs in the series, largely due to the Twins pitchers ability to keep the ball in the park--the Indians had no home runs in the series.

Game Notes

• Jose Morales was 4-4 with a double and a run scored; he had more than half of the Twins' 7 hits on the day. Unfortunately for him, there's little he can do short-term to keep his job in the majors. Joe Mauer is halfway into his rehab assignment and still do back on Friday, May 1. The clock is ticking on Morales. The nice day at the plate brought his season average to .375 in 32 AB's.
• Jason Kubel was 0-4 with 2 K's against the lefty Aaron Laffey.
• Glen Perkins had his worst start of the season. He allowed 4 runs on 7 hits and 2 walks while lasting just 5 innings.
• The bullpen of Matt Guerrier, Craig Breslow and Luis Ayala pitched 3 scoreless innings.

The Rays are coming to town

The Twins open a 3-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays tonight. The Twins won't get to see former teammate Matt Garza in this series. Here are the scheduled matchups.

• Monday: Jeff Niemann (1-2, 5.40) vs. Scott Baker (0-2, 12.46)
• Tuesday: James Shields (2-2, 3.67) vs. Francisco Liriano (0-4, 7.06)
• Wednesday: Scott Kazmir (3-1, 3.97) vs. Nick Blackburn (1-1, 4.44)