Game 94: Twins over A’s in 10
Minnesota @ Oakland (Game 2 of 3)
Anthony Swarzak had some early control problems but was able to make the needed adjustments to keep the A’s in check and Michael Cuddyer got a little redemption by hitting an RBI triple in the tenth to put the Twins over the Athletics 3-2 in Oakland.
Swarzak got off to a rough start by giving up three walks, two singles and two runs over the first three innings to give the A’s a 2-0 lead. Swarzak, though, went to his curveball and struck out four while only give up two more hits over the next four innings.
The Twins tied the game at two in the fourth inning that started with a one out double from Joe Crede. Delmon Young followed with a triple that bounced off the wall and would score on a sacrifice fly from Nick Punto. Both teams, though, would have troubles getting runners on base after the fourth inning as the game would stay knotted up until the 10th inning.
Joe Mauer would single in the tenth to give the Twins their first base runner since Joe Crede hit a double in the sixth inning for his second double of the night. Justin Morneau would fly out before Michael Cuddyer hit a two out triple to score Mauer and take the lead.
Joe Nathan would pitch in the tenth to close out the game and retire the three batters with a pop out, ground out and a strike out to earn his 26th save of the season.
Attendance: 12,027 (Oakland Coliseum)
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