Game 44: Twins fail to sweep Brewers
Milwaukee @ Minnesota (Game 3 of 3)
Summary
The Twins were unable to sweep the Brewers, falling 4-3 with 13 players batting and Kevin Slowey coming in to pinch run.
The Twins were unable to score again with runners in scoring position, giving Carl Pavano another unwarranted loss on the year.
Batting
Orlando Hudson was 3-for-5 scoring twice and 1 RBI. Justin Morneau and Michael Cuddyer both doubled in the game, with Morneau going 2-for-3 and Cuddyer going 1-for-5.
Pitching
Carl Pavano went 8 full innings with 103 pitches giving up 4 runs on 6 hits with 5 K’s and 1 BB and 2 HR. With the loss Pavano is now 4-5 on the season.
Notes
Carl Pavano pitched well and should be 6-3 this season and not 4-5. For some reason the Twins fail to swing the bats well when Pavano is on the mound.
Minnesota falss to 26-18 while Milwaukee moves to 17-27.
Attendance
38,952 (Target Field)
