The production just keeps coming and coming for the Twins, as their winning ways continued with a 7-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. They were able to get to the Big Unit often and Scott Baker turned in a yet another solid start for the Twins rotation.
The team scored a majority of their runs in the 3rd inning. The scoring started with Matt Macri hitting a 2 run single. The Twins did gamble a few times against Arizona left fielder Jeff Salazar, but both Macri and Alexi Casilla beat throws home. Craig Monroe capped off the 6 run inning with a 2 run blast on the 1st pitch he saw.
Although the Big Unit outlasted Baker in terms of innings pitched, it’s safe to say the latter had the better start. Baker was sharp, going 6 innings while striking out 7 and giving up only 1 run. The bullpen surrendered a run, but like last night, the Twins were already too far out in front.
The hitters keep hitting and the pitchers keep pitching, so it’s safe to assume that the Twins are on a roll. The win tonight against one of the better NL teams in Arizona is a huge confidence booster. The team will look to continue their winning and go for the series win tomorrow.
