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Rivera sets all-time saves record Mon Sep 19 17:37:06 2011 EST
New York, NY (Sports Network) - Yankees closer Mariano Rivera set the record for most saves in a career on Saturday when he notched his 602nd save in New York's 6-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins. "It's a number that I really don't think we'll see someone surpass in our lifetime," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said. "It's hard to fathom, but people came to the stadium today and got a treat." Protecting the two-run lead, Rivera induced a Trevor Plouffe groundout, a Michael Cuddyer flyout and cau
Yankees, Rivera welcome Twins for makeup game Mon Sep 19 10:51:32 2011 EST
(Sports Network) - Mariano Rivera can become the all-time saves leader this afternoon when the New York Yankees play a makeup game against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium. Rivera tied Trevor Hoffman with his 601st save on Saturday, but was not needed on Sunday when the Yankees lost the rubber match of their three-game set with the Toronto Blue Jays, falling 3-0 at Rogers Centre. Freddy Garcia (11-8) went the first 4 2/3 innings for New York and was charged with three runs on five hits and
Indians complete sweep in Minnesota Sun Sep 18 18:16:00 2011 EST
Minneapolis, MN (Sports Network) - For the second consecutive game, the Cleveland Indians used a six-run inning -- this time in the seventh -- to charge back and defeat the Minnesota Twins, 6-5, to sweep the three-game series at Target Field. Cleveland starter Justin Masterson (12-10) lasted six innings, allowing three runs -- one earned -- on seven hits and one walk. He struck out three. Minnesota starter Carl Pavano (8-13) picked up the loss. He went 6 2/3 innings, surrendering four runs -- o
Early Tribe surge sends Twins to seventh straight loss Sat Sep 17 16:57:43 2011 EST
Minneapolis, MN (Sports Network) - Carlos Santana's two-run homer highlighted a six-run second inning, propelling the Cleveland Indians to a 10-4 rout of the Minnesota Twins in the second of a three-game set at Target Field. Jeanmar Gomez (4-2) pitched into the seventh and got the win, but limped off the field with an apparent right leg injury when he jumped off the mound to try and snag a high chopper. He tossed 6 2/3 innings, allowing two runs on seven hits while walking two and striking out
Indians, Twins resume set in Minneapolis Sat Sep 17 11:15:55 2011 EST
(Sports Network) - Jeanmar Gomez aims to win his fourth straight start when the Indians resume their series against the Minnesota Twins this afternoon. The 23-year-old right-hander has given up a total of three earned runs during his winning streak, which includes triumphs against the White Sox, Royals and Athletics. On September 9, he gave up six hits and a pair of runs over six frames at Chicago. Gomez holds an 0-1 mark with a 6.43 ERA in three games (2 starts) when facing the Twins. Counteri
Mauer likely out for remainder of season Fri Sep 16 20:28:45 2011 EST
Minneapolis, MN (Sports Network) - Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer will likely miss the remainder of the season with mild pneumonia. Mauer received the diagnosis from the Mayo Clinic Thursday after a lingering upper respiratory infection failed to dissipate. Medication and two weeks rest were recommended. In the first year of an eight-year, $184 million contract, the 2009 MVP appeared in just 82 games this season while dealing with a litany of ailments, including a stiff neck and bilateral le
Twins, Royals wrap short set at Kauffman Wed Sep 14 11:04:52 2011 EST
(Sports Network) - Australia-born right-hander Liam Hendriks makes the second start of his big-league career today when the Minnesota Twins return to Kauffman Stadium to wrap up a brief two-game set with the Kansas City Royals. The 22-year-old made his debut on Sept. 6 against Chicago White Sox as part of a rookie trio that also included center fielder Joe Benson and first baseman Chris Parmelee in a 3-0 loss at U.S. Cellular Field. Hendriks allowed three runs on four hits in seven innings agai
Sizzling Tigers aim for sweep of White Sox Wed Sep 14 11:01:28 2011 EST
the loss and gave up four runs in 5 1/3 innings for the White Sox, who lost for the third straight time. Getting the call for the Tigers today will be veteran righty Brad Penny, who is 10-10 with a 5.19 earned run average. Penny defeated the Minnesota Twins on Friday, as he allowed four runs and five hits in five innings. "After the first, I know I have to go throw zeros up, no matter what our offense does, to even have a chance of being in this game," Penny said after the start. "This team, th
Chen dominant in Royals' shutout of Twins Tue Sep 13 22:44:59 2011 EST
Kansas City, MO (Sports Network) - Bruce Chen was brilliant on Tuesday, throwing eight shutout innings to propel the Kansas City Royals to a 4-0 win over the Minnesota Twins in the opener of a two-game series at Kauffman Stadium. Chen (11-7) gave up only two hits while fanning eight and walking one. Louis Coleman came on in the ninth to close out the win for the Royals. Alex Gordon had three hits, including a solo home run and an RBI single, while Mike Moustakas added a solo homer and Melky Cab
Chen eyes a win against Twins Tue Sep 13 10:54:13 2011 EST
(Sports Network) - Veteran lefty Bruce Chen tries to get back into the win column tonight when the Kansas City Royals host the Minnesota Twins in the opener of a two-game series at Kauffman Stadium. Chen, a 34-year-old native of Panama, won five consecutive starts between Aug. 7 and 28 to improve his season record from 5-5 to 10-5. He defeated Cleveland, 2-1, with 7 1/3 innings of five-hit ball for victory No. 10, but has since dropped two starts in a row - home with the Indians and at Oakland
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