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Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-04-23


Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-04-23
--1B Justin Morneau went 3-for-7 with a home run and two RBIs during Wednesday's doubleheader. In the first game, Morneau drove in Minnesota's only run, and in the second he hit a solo shot to right-center field. He's now hitting .333 for the season.

--OF Denard Span started both games Wednesday as the leadoff hitter but spent one game in left field and the other in center. He went 3-for-7 with a double and is batting .316 this year.

--DH/OF Jason Kubel had a muscle-stimulating machine working on his neck Tuesday. He said he's had something pinched in his neck and shoulder area for a couple of days but is not concerned about it.

BY THE NUMBERS: 0 -- Base stealers thrown out by Twins catchers Mike Redmond and Jose Morales, in 16 attempts, through the Twins' first 14 games.

QUOTE TO NOTE: "If you walk (Justin) Morneau and pitch to him, you're going to get your feelings hurt." -- OF Denard Span, on DH Jason Kubel, after Kubel hit for the cycle on April 19. Kubel's feat included an RBI double and a game-winning grand slam immediately following walks to Morneau


Author:Fox Sports
Author's Website:http://www.foxsports.com
Added: April 23, 2009

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