And we’re back.
Two days ago the Minnesota Twins were no-hit by Jered Weaver and the Los Angeles Angels. Yesterday, presumably, the Twins licked their wounds and prepared for a three game set in Seattle.
Part of that preparation involved designating Major League Strike-Out King Clete Thomas for assignment to make room for Erik Komatsu, claimed off waivers from the World Champion St. Louis Cardinals. Komatsu is a typical lead-off type hitter, reaches base at a solid clip but has never really hit for power. The move is yet another piece of evidence that the Twins think Ben Revere needs more “seasoning” in the Minor Leagues and an opportunity to play everyday. Sean Burroughs, who was designated for assignment this past Tuesday to make room for Drew Butera, has cleared waivers and will join the AAA Rochester Red Wings.
Don’t forget: Ron Gardenhire is taking the weekend off and Scott Ullger is serving as the acting manager.
Here are the lineups:
| Minnesota Twins |
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Seattle Mariners |
| Span, CF | Ackley, 2B | |
| Carroll, SS | Liddi, 3B | |
| Mauer, DH | Suzuki, I, RF | |
| Willingham, LF | Montero, C | |
| Doumit, RF | Seager, DH | |
| Valencia, 3B | Smoak, 1B | |
| Parmelee, 1B | Carp, LF | |
| Casilla, A, 2B | Saunders, M, CF | |
| Butera, C | Ryan, SS | |
| _Pavano, P | _Vargas, P |
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Carl Pavano pitched 6 effective innings giving up just two runs before turning the game over to the bullpen. In the top of the 7th the Twins took advantage of a Mariners error and a Joe Mauer infield single to score 3 runs. The bullpen pitched 3 scoreless innings, striking out 5 batters and the Twins hang on to win.
Boyfriend of the Day:
Brian Duensing gets some baked goods for holding the lead in the bottom of the 7th but the real hero of the day is Jamey Carroll. Not only did he break the Twins’ hitless streak in the top of the first inning, he finished the day 2-4, with a walk, a stolen base, and an RBI.