Minnesota Twins Game Grades: Swept out of Baltimore
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.
Final. 4. 11. 2. 2
D. 9 hits, 0 walks, 12 strikeouts, 1 home run and 1 for 9 with runners in scoring position. Again, double digit strikeouts and lack of timely hits. Eduardo Escobar, Danny Santana, Miguel Sano and Joe Mauer all had two hit night but Mauer had the home run and gets the special mention. . . Joe Mauer. OFFENSE
B. Totals: 6 hits allowed, 0 walks, 1 home run and 4 strikeouts. Hughes posted a quality start but did leave May with a difficult situation to clean up. . . Phil Hughes. STARTERS
D. May inherited a runner on third with no outs—a very sticky situation but it was exacerbated by his wild pitch which allowed a runner to score and the other to move up to second and eventually score. He allowed 2 hits, including a home run, 1 earned run and struck out three. Even though it’s not reflected in the numbers, the go-ahead run was on him. . . Trevor May. RELIEVERS
A. The Twins didn’t make any errors on the evening and Joe Mauer completed an unassisted double play but Buxton stole the show again with a great grab at the wall . . Byron Buxton. DEFENSE
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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.