Playoff bound

By: Kris Richardson

Published: Oct 06, 2009 10:05 PM

I might just be caught up in the excitement of the moment, but it's hard for me to remember a Twins game since 1991 that's more exciting than what just took place in the Metrodome.

In the 163rd game of the season, the Twins and Tigers needed 12 innings to finally decide the winner of the AL Central.

The game featured Joe Nathan and Bobby Keppel both working out of big jams in the late innings and saw Carlos Gomez and Alexi Casilla as the unlikely heroes in the 12th inning.

The Twins will play in Yankee Stadium tomorrow at 5:07 Central. The expected matchup is Brian Duensing against C.C. Sabathia, obviously not a favorable matchup for the Twins, especially with their depleted bullpen.

We should know what the final roster will be for the ALDS shortly.

Topics: Detroit Tigers, Minnesota Twins, Joe Nathan, Alexi Casilla, Carlos Gomez, Bobby Keppel, C.C. Sabathia, Brian Duensing

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