Minnesota Twins Game Grades: Swept out of Baltimore

Apr 7, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (7) celebrates with right fielder Miguel Sano (22) after hitting a solo home run during the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 7, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (7) celebrates with right fielder Miguel Sano (22) after hitting a solo home run during the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota Twins lose again in Baltimore

The Minnesota Twins fell to 0-3 on the season with a sweep at the hands of the Baltimore Orioles last night.

The score, like the previous game, was 4-2. And again, for the third time this season, the Twins were unable able to manage more than 2 runs

Phil Hughes got the start for the Twins and completed the 6th inning.

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Hughes came out for the 7th but didn’t get an out. Trevor May took over and threw a wild pitch that allowed the game tying run.

The O’s also added another run on an RBI single. Both runs were charged to Hughes raising his total to 3.

May allowed a solo home run in the 8th as well.

Offensively, Joe Mauer launched a solo home run in the first inning to put the Twins on the board. Byron Buxton had an RBI groundout in the 3rd and that was all the Twins were able to manage.

The Twins will be glad to get out of Baltimore but will face a tough test against the Royals for their next series.

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The Twins will face the Royals tomorrow evening at Kauffman Stadium to begin a 3 game set. First pitch is at 7:15 PM CT. Ervin Santana will get the start for the Twins.

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