Archive for May, 2008
Abreu’s single lifts Yanks past Twins in 12th, 7-6 (AP)
Bobby Abreu gave the New York Yankees another big hit, breaking a 12th-inning tie with a one-out single Saturday night in a 7-6 victory over the Minnesota Twins. Juan Rincon (2-2) gave up singles to Johnny Damon and slumping Derek Jeter before Abreu — who had three hits and four runs the night before — [...]
Posted: May 31st, 2008.
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Punto back at SS, Twins infield shuffle continues (AP)
Nick Punto was reinstated from the 15-day disabled list Saturday and in the lineup for the Minnesota Twins at shortstop. Punto has been out since May 8 because of a strained left hamstring. Infielder Howie Clark, who played in four games and had two hits and an RBI in eight at-bats, was designated for assignment [...]
Posted: May 31st, 2008.
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Twins activate IF Punto (PA SportsTicker)
The Minnesota Twins activated infielder Nick Punto from the 15-day disabled list Saturday.
Posted: May 31st, 2008.
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Mussina wins, Abreu sparks Yanks rally past Twins (AP)
Bobby Abreu tripled twice and scored all four times he reached base, backing Mike Mussina and igniting a New York Yankees rally past the Minnesota Twins for a 6-5 victory on Friday night. Abreu tied his career high with those four runs, helping Mussina (8-4) overcome a four-run first inning for his seventh win in [...]
Posted: May 30th, 2008.
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Grad’s dad Gardenhire misses game for ceremony (AP)
Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire missed Friday’s game against the Yankees to attend his daughter Tara’s high school graduation ceremony. Gardenhire set the lineup and the defense, but third base coach Scott Ullger took over the managerial duties for the game. He was glad his boss could take a night off for a memorable family [...]
Posted: May 30th, 2008.
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Twins beat KC 5-1, Royals lose 11th in a row (AP)
Kevin Slowey pitched a six-hitter and Carlos Gomez had four hits and two RBIs, leading the Minnesota Twins to a 5-1 victory Thursday night over the punchless Kansas City Royals, who lost their 11th in a row. The 11-game skid is the longest in the majors this year and Kansas City’s worst since a 13-game [...]
Posted: May 29th, 2008.
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Twins claim LH reliever Craig Breslow off waivers (AP)
The Minnesota Twins claimed left-handed reliever Craig Breslow off waivers, a week after he was let go by the Cleveland Indians. Breslow posted a 3.24 ERA in seven appearances for the Indians, allowing 10 hits and five walks with seven strikeouts in 8 1-3 innings. The Indians let him go when closer Joe Borowski came [...]
Posted: May 29th, 2008.
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Twins claim P Breslow off waivers (PA SportsTicker)
The Minnesota Twins on Thursday claimed lefthander Craig Breslow off waivers.
Posted: May 29th, 2008.
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Guillen outburst caps rough night for Royals (AP)
Losing is nothing new for the Royals. Neither is Jose Guillen speaking his mind. The Kansas City outfielder let loose a profanity-filled tirade, directed mainly at his teammates, after Justin Morneau’s 10th-inning homer finished off a rally from five runs down and gave the Minnesota Twins a 9-8 victory over the sagging Royals on [...]
Posted: May 29th, 2008.
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Twins beat KC 9-8 for Royals’ 10th straight loss (AP)
Justin Morneau hit a leadoff homer in the 10th inning and the Minnesota Twins, after rallying for five runs in the ninth, beat Kansas City 9-8 Wednesday night to stun the reeling Royals with their 10th straight loss. Joel Peralta (0-2) gave up the tying three-run homer to pinch hitter Craig Monroe with two out [...]
Posted: May 28th, 2008.
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