The bullpen way
It's one way to get through a doubleheader. Seven different Twins relievers pitched 11⅓ shutout innings Saturday, giving up just five hits without a walk. They struck out 14. Here's the innings breakdown (with number of pitches):
Game 1
Zack Littell, W2 (27)
Tyler Duffey1⅔ (26)
Sergio Romo⅔ (13)
Taylor Rogers, SV1⅔ (31)
Game 2
Cody Stashak1⅓ (17)
Brusdar Graterol, W2 (25)
Trevor May2 (23)
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