Twins outfielder Carlos Gomez takes a breather
Every night with Gomez in the lineup, something exciting seems to happen. Not always something good, but always something exciting. But April gives way to May, and as the 2008 season wears on, Gomez's unhoned skills become glaring. Denard Span takes his p... more
Submitted on 2009-05-17 |
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Twins-Yankees Preview 2009-05-16
Mark Teixeira had a splendid first turn as the New York Yankees' designated hitter. He'll look for a encore Sunday while trying to continue his success against the Minnesota Twins.The Yankees will also try for a season-high fifth straight win when they co... more
Submitted on 2009-05-16 |
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Yankees 6, Twins 4(11)
Alex Rodriguez's first hit at the new Yankee Stadium was a doozy.Rodriguez belted a game-ending, two-run homer in the 11th inning to give New York a 6-4 win over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday.Rodriguez hit a long drive off Craig Breslow (1-2) into the s... more
Submitted on 2009-05-16 |
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Crede questionable rest of Twins series vs Yankees
When Joe Crede's back started bothering him Friday night and his hamstrings began to cramp up, the third baseman quickly decided he needed to leave the Minnesota Twins' game against the New York Yankees.After all, he's been through this before.Crede was f... more
Submitted on 2009-05-16 |
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Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-05-16
--RHP Scott Baker went toe-to-toe with red-hot Detroit RHP Justin Verlander. Both starters threw five shutout innings to start Thursday's game, but in the sixth Baker unraveled, giving up five runs, six hits and a walk, putting his team down 5-0. Baker ha... more
Submitted on 2009-05-16 |
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Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-05-16
--1B Justin Morneau hit an ankle-high fastball into the Yankees bullpen, then walloped a high fastball into the second deck in right field, marking his 28th birthday with two home runs -- a feat he also accomplished on his 26th birthday. "Yeah, but I can'... more
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Yankees 5, Twins 4
Brett Gardner was visiting with a young girl at Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital on Friday, when she gave him a bracelet."She told me that if I kept it, I would hit a home run," he said. "She said I'll hit a home run tonight. She said as long as I have ... more
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Twins-Yankees Preview 2009-05-16
The New York Yankees' new stadium is hitter-friendly, but the Minnesota Twins didn't find it any more welcoming than the old one in their first visit there.The Yankees look to win their season high-tying fourth straight contest Saturday when they continue... more
Submitted on 2009-05-16 |
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Yanks use 3-run rally in 9th to stop Twins
Melky Cabrera capped a three-run rally in the ninth inning with a two-run single, and the New York Yankees stopped a five-game home losing streak with a 5-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night.Justin Morneau hit two solo homers and Joe Mauer ... more
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