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Pierzynski energizes Twins to victory

Published: May 28, 2007 11:38 PM

The big story of Monday's series opener against the White Sox was the sixth inning incident at first base in which it appeared A.J. Pierzynski purposely stepped on Justin Morneau's foot while crossing first after hitting into an inning-ending double play. It was the second time of the day A.J. had come suspiciously close to Morneau's foot and it sent manager Ron Gardenhire into a tirade against first base umpire Greg Gibson.