Minnesota Twins: Worth the Wait vs. Baltimore
Following a very long delay between games, the Minnesota Twins and Baltimore Orioles finally finished their series after having to postpone their final game due to rain.
Kyle Gibson took the mound against Kevin Gausman and pitched quite efficiently as he held the Orioles in check for just two runs in the Minnesota Twins 6-2 victory.
The bullpen did their job after Gibson exited following six strong innings by tossing three shutout innings between Ryan Pressly, Fernando Abad and Brandon Kintzler.
Gibson allowed a first-inning blast to Adam Jones then Joe Mauer tripled in a run to tie things at one before a J.J. Hardy single put the Orioles up 2-1.
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After Max Kepler tied things up again at 2-all with a solo home run in the sixth, Pressly struck out Manny Machado during a big at-bat in the seventh.
That’s when the offense of the Minnesota Twins decided it was time to take over.
First Brian Dozier singled in a run and then Kepler drove in another.
Not to be outdone, Eddie Rosario tripled to center, bringing both Dozier and Kepler around to score and make it 6-2.
For Rosario, it was only his second triple of the season after leading all rookies with 15 last season.
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STARTING PITCHING . A-. <p><strong>Kyle Gibson:</strong> 6 IP, 9 Hits, 0 Walks, 6 Strikeouts, 2 Earned Runs</p><p>While not as sharp <a href=. . Kyle Gibson
A. <p>W, 6-2 12 Hits, 5 Walks, 10 Strikeouts, 2 Doubles</p><p>Another game, another grouping of Minnesota Twins with multi-hit nights.</p><p>However, with all the fine offensive performances, we’ll give it to Kepler who’s big home run in the sixth tied things up and who’s RBI single helped double the lead.</p><p>Overall, five Twins had two hits with the No. 2 through No. 6 hitters going a combined 11-for-22 with all six runs and all six RBI’s. </p>. . Max Kepler. OFFENSE
A. <p>3 IP, 2 Hits, 0 Runs, 1 Walk, 1 Strikeout</p><p>Following a rough night against the Atlanta Braves, the bullpen rebounded nicely going three innings and allowing no runs, just two hits and a walk.</p><p>Ryan Pressly picked up the victory but we’ll give the top performer to Fernando Abad who has consistently been the best arm in the bullpen.</p><p>On the night he allowed no runs, no hits, no walks and needed just 13 pitches to get out of the eighth. </p>. . Fernando Abad. BULLPEN
Upcoming Schedule
The Minnesota Twins will begin a weekend series with the division rival Chicago White Sox.
Ricky Nolasco (4-8, 5.40) will face off with Jose Quintana (8-8, 2.97) Friday night at Target Field.
The game will also mark the return of former American League MVP and Minnesota Twins first baseman Justin Morneau who has made his comeback to majors with the White Sox.
It should be interesting to see how the fans respond upon seeing the former slugger in a White Sox uniform.
Game is scheduled to start at 7:10 CST at Target Field.