The Twins got back on the winning track behind starter Kevin Slowey, who pitched a shutout in a 5-0 victory. It was all Slowey as he stymied the Brewer hitters all night long.
What is most impressive about the Twins’ 5 runs was that they all came with two outs. It started in the 4th with Joe Mauer’s double and Jason Kubel would later knock him in with a single. That would be all the offense Slowey would need, but the Twins put 4 more on the board, including a 2 run homer by Delmon Young.
Whatever way the Twins scored their runs, it took a backseat to Slowey. He allowed only 3 hits the entire game and had a career high 8 strikeouts. It was his 2nd complete game of the season and a gem that is sure to motivate him to try and match it.
The Twins themselves couldn’t have imagined that they’d get back to winning in such a fashion. The offense held up their end, but Slowey was masterful in one of the best, if not the best, start by a Twin this season. It boosts the Twins’ confidence in so many ways and is a good start to another long winning streak.
