Metrodome Memories

During the Twins’ recent winning streak, the bullpen had been one of the most important parts, holding down leads and keeping the team in the game. However, such was not the case tonight as the bullpen blew a lead and the Twins lost 5-4.

The team built a 4-1 lead by the 7th in part due to 3 Tiger errors. 2 of the errors benefited Joe Mauer, as he was able to knock in a run on one and score a run himself on the other. The Twins tagged Tigers starter Armando Galarraga for 2 more as they built their lead. His Twins counterpart fared much better. Glen Perkins was solid, giving up 2 runs in 6 1/3 innings of work, including one in the 7th. The bullpen was not able to hold the lead as they allowed 3 Tiger runs to make it a 5-4 ballgame.

It was a tough loss for the Twins. The bullpen didn’t accomplish what they set out to do, but every team has nights of this kind. However, the Twins’ bullpen is too good to let this affect them. They’ve been through these kinds of downturns before this season and will get back on track.