Game 17: Twins win on the road against Indians
April 24, 2009
Minnesota @ Cleveland (Game 1 of 3)
After a frustrating one-day series at Boston, the Twins started off on the right foot against the Cleveland Indians on Friday night. The Twins put up five runs against the Tribe and pitcher Nick Blackburn was able to contain the Indian’s offense to only one run as the Twins beat the Indians 5-1.
The scoring started early for the Twins as Jason Kubel knocked in Denard Span with a double to left in the first inning. The Indians scored a run in the third inning but the 1-1 tie would be broken on the first pitch of the fourth inning with Justin Morneau hitting a home run to right field, his fourth home run of the season. The Twins would score another run in the fourth and a pair of runs in the seventh to seal the deal.
The starting rotation for the Twins has had their share of problems at the beginning of the season, Nick Blackburn, however, was solid in this outing, giving up one run of off six hits, striking out four and picking up his first victory of the year. The bullpen was also solid with a returning Jose Mijares and Joe Nathan holding the Indians to two hits while striking out three in the final two innings.
The win marked the first time this season that Minnesota did not trail at some point in the game. After the game manager Ron Gardenhire said with a laugh, “It was more fun the other way. We love being behind.” This win was also the second road win for the Twins of the year.
Attendance: 20,219 (Progressive Field)
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