Game 52: Blackburn steak ends
Minnesota @ Seattle (Game 2 of 4)
Summary
After pitching a career best in May, Nick Blackburn struggled against Seattle. Blackburn gave up 10 hits and 1 HR in only 3.2 innings pitched. Blackburn and the Twins fell to the Mariners 1-7.
The Twins offense was of no assistance to the Twins pitchers either. The Twins were only able to muster one run in the top of the third inning.
Batting
Although 2-7 in the line up were able to get a hit, only Justin Morneau had anything to write home about. Morneau hit a home run in the top of the 3rd inning, but ended up 1-for-4 on the night.
Pitching
Nick Blackburn only lasted 3.2 innings 5 runs on 10 hits and 80 pitches. Blackburn struggled to keep the ball down and Seattle took full advantage to his bad outing. Blackburn falls to 6-2 on the season.
Alex Burnett came in to relieve Blackburn and pitched very well going 2.1 innings and striking out 3 while not giving up any hits or walks.
Ron Mahay came in to the game in the 7th and was beat up. Mahay gave up 2 runs on 2 hits and 2 walks. Mahay did strike out 2 in the inning.
Notes
Although Blackburn did not pitch well, the Twins offense continues to struggle on the road. There have been occasional burst of offensive powers on the road, but no consistency.
Minnesota fell to 31-21 while Seattle improved to 20-31.
Attendance
18,740 (Safeco Field)
