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Home-run barrage lifts A's over Twins Sat Sep 12 00:11:25 2009 EST
Minneapolis, MN (Sports Network) - Mark Ellis and Daric Barton both hit three- run home runs as part of a five-homer attack to lead the Oakland Athletics in a 12-5 rout of the Minnesota Twins in the opener of a three-game set at the Metrodome. Kurt Suzuki went 3-for-5 including a two-run blast, scored three times, drove in three and missed the cycle by a triple for the A's, who have won four of five. Jack Cust and Cliff Pennington had a solo homer each in the win. Clayton Mortensen (1-2) got hi
Slumping Tigers return home to battle Blue Jays Fri Sep 11 11:03:26 2009 EST
ports Network) - The Detroit Tigers try to maintain their lead atop the American League Central this evening, when they open a three-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays at Comerica Park. The Tigers enter play with a 5 1/2-game edge on the Minnesota Twins in the division after completing a 3-3 road trip. The trek started with a three-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays but ended on a sour note, as the Tigers lost all three games of their series to the woeful Kansas City Royals. "Coming off a goo
Twins, A's open series at Metrodome Fri Sep 11 10:58:28 2009 EST
(Sports Network) - The Minnesota Twins hope to close the gap in the American League Central race by taking advantage of a long homestand that begins with tonight's matchup with the Oakland Athletics. Minnesota starts up this nine-game residency trailing Detroit by 5 1/2 games for first place in the division and will play six straight times against sub-.500 teams in Oakland and Cleveland prior to hosting the Tigers for three crucial contests from September 18-20. The Twins can't be looking past
Lind, Blue Jays edge Twins Thu Sep 10 15:51:41 2009 EST
Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - Adam Lind knocked in a pair, including the go-ahead run with a sacrifice fly in the fifth inning as the Toronto Blue Jays edged the Minnesota Twins, 3-2, in the finale of a four-game set at Rogers Centre. Jose Bautista hit a solo homer for the Blue Jays, who earned a split in the series and have won three of five overall. Brett Cecil (7-4) earned the win after tossing six effective innings. The rookie left-hander allowed two runs on seven hits, walked one and fann
Royals top Verlander, Tigers for rare winning streak Wed Sep  9 23:44:19 2009 EST
the first time since July 4-6 and won a home series for the first time since sweeping Cincinnati back in June -- a total of 13 home series. Pinch-hitter Alex Avila drove in the lone run for the Tigers, who are now 5 1/2 games in front of the Minnesota Twins in the American League Central race. The first of Butler's three doubles triggered the game's first run in the third. The first baseman doubled with two outs and scored on Mike Jacobs' base hit. Kansas City added another tally after Verlande
Martinez's three-run double lifts BoSox over O's Wed Sep  9 23:32:03 2009 EST
thright on third and two out, Dustin Pedroia slapped a single off Albers' leg to plate the run. Game Notes Roberts has hit 50 doubles in a season three times in his career. He is also one shy of matching the club record (51) he shares with Beau Bell...The Orioles on Wednesday acquired pitcher Sean Henn from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for a player to be named later or cash consideration...Nick Markakis had three hits for Baltimore...Pedroia, Ortiz and Varitek had two hits apiece for Boston.
Orioles get Henn from Twins Wed Sep  9 17:09:49 2009 EST
Boston, MA (Sports Network) - The Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday acquired pitcher Sean Henn from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations. Henn, a 28-year-old left-hander, has appeared in 54 games (five starts) over five seasons with the Yankees, Padres and Twins. He holds a 2-9 career record with a 7.50 earned run average.
Twins activate Liriano from DL Wed Sep  9 16:49:20 2009 EST
Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - The Minnesota Twins activated pitcher Francisco Liriano from the 15-day disabled list on Wednesday. Liriano was sent to the DL on August 18 because of left arm fatigue. In 23 starts this season, Liriano is 5-12 with a 5.80 earned run average. After a breakout 2006 season, the 25-year-old lefty had Tommy John surgery in November of that year and missed the entire 2007 campaign. He returned last year and made 14 starts, posting a record of 6-4 with a 3.91 ERA. As a
McDonald's homer helps lift Jays over Twins in Toronto Tue Sep  8 23:11:22 2009 EST
Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - John McDonald's three-run home run was part of a six-run sixth inning as the Toronto Blue Jays took a 6-3 win over the Minnesota Twins in the second of a four-game set. Edwin Encarnacion hit a two-run single while Randy Ruiz also drove in a run for the Blue Jays, who have won two of three. Ricky Romero (12-7) got the win as he was charged with three runs on seven hits with three walks and four strikeouts over 6 2/3 innings. Jason Kubel drove in two runs and scored
Twins reinstate Crede from DL Tue Sep  8 17:16:53 2009 EST
Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - The Minnesota Twins have reinstated third baseman Joe Crede from the 15-day disabled list. Crede hit the DL on August 28 with a lower back strain. The move was retroactive to August 22. On the season, Crede is batting .229 with 15 homers and 48 runs batted in over 88 games.
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