The bounceback the Twins were hoping for after yesterday’s loss didn’t happen, as the South Siders got several big innings en route to a 11-2 win. Twins starter Livan Hernandez struggled yet again and the offense couldn’t keep pace with their opponents.
The 2 runs that Twins were able to score came late in the game, well after the White Sox had established their huge lead. In the 7th, Delmon Young hit his 1st home run of the season, a solo shot, perhaps showing the beginning of the power potential he’s always had. Brendan Harris singled in a run in the 9th, but that was all for the Twins.
Hernandez had to endure a rain delay in the 1st inning, but after that just couldn’t seem to get anything going. He gave up 4 runs in the 2nd and 3 in the 4th. The Sox didn’t stop there, as they tagged Boof Bonser for 4 more in the 8th to really seal the victory.
The Twins got outplayed, plain and simple. Hernandez needs to get better and soon, given that he is being depended on as a veteran prescence on this young staff. The team has tomorrow to at least salvage something after two blowouts and will try to avoid another loss.
