Metrodome Memories

Over the course of the season, the Twins’ bullpen has been one of its strengths, holding down leads and securing wins. Lately, it seems like that hasn’t been the case. They let a tie game slip into a 1-0 loss last night and let another lead disappear as the Red Sox rallied for the 6-5 win.

The Twins started their run scoring in the 4th, when Brendan Harris tripled in 2 runs and would later score himself. He would score again in the 7th and Delmon Young would add an RBI single in the 8th. The offense was able to keep Boston at bay until they rallied back.

For the second straight game, a Twins starter had a good start. This time Nick Blackburn kept his team in the game by allowing just 2 runs in 6 2/3 innings. However, it was relievers Dennys Reyes and Matt Guerrier who gave up 4 runs between them to Boston in the bottom of the eighth to give Boston the momentum and the victory.

The bullpen has dropped the ball once more, but they went through a similar stretch earlier in the season and they righted themselves and went back to their old ways. So the team need not worry, because the bullpen will look to rebound tomorrow and help to prevent a sweep at the hands of the Red Sox.