The Twins 6 game losing streak ended tonight, with an 8-5 win over the Cleveland Indians. Unlike during the streak, all facets of the Twins game were working together to snap the streak.
The Twins scored early and often to jump out in front. A Mike Lamb sac fly got it started in the 2nd, but it was the 3rd that was really the highlight of the night. Justin Morneau commenced the volley of runs with a 2 RBI double and was then brought home by Michael Cuddyer’s own double. Jason Kubel decided he wanted to join in and belted a 2 run homer to score himself and Cuddyer. The Twins added 2 more in the 9th on an RBI single by Alexi Casilla and an RBI double by Morneau to put the game out of reach.
Along with the great offense, Nick Blackburn gave the Twins their 2nd straight quality start, giving up 2 runs on 7 hits over 6 innings. But Boof Bonser and Dennys Reyes almost blew it in relief, when Bonser got the runners on and Reyes gave up a 3 run homer to Grady Sizemore in the 7th. The bullpen settled down to secure the win, including Joe Nathan’s 17th save of the season.
Well the Twins can rest a tad, now that their losing streak is over. They got the offense and the pitching they needed to win, and more importantly, got them both in the same game, something that didn’t really happen during the streak. Now the Twins hope to capitalize on this win and get many more heading into the resumption of Interleague Play.
