Metrodome Memories

Having been one of the Twins biggest strengths, the bullpen was horrid in an 11-9 loss to the Tigers. A 4 run lead was blown and overshadowed some great offensive performances.

Despite the pitching woes, several Twins had multiple hits and RBIs. Delmon Young went 3 for 5 with 2 RBIs, a double and a stolen base, Justin Morneau had a two RBI single and both Jason Kubel and Brendan Harris went 2 for 4 with 2 RBIs. Mike Lamb chipped in an RBI as well. Carlos Gomez added to his stolen base total with a swipe of 2nd base and Denard Span had 2 hits. Span will most likely be headed back to Triple A soon with the impending return of Michael Cuddyer.

Rookie Nick Blackburn was pitching well through the first 5 innings but ran out of luck in the sixth. He gave up 4 straight 2 out hits which would eventually become Tiger runs. The two teams traded up giving up runs until the eighth when Matt Guerrier and Pat Neshek combined to give up 6 runs on several hits, a throwing error and a sac fly.

The bullpen which was pegged as a strength that would need to back up a young rotation experienced its first major setback. It was just one of those days that are bound to happen several times during the course of the season. Although the relievers need to refocus and avoid making mistakes, they should shake it off and be ready to answer the next call to the mound.