A MIGHTY PEN
In the Twins' three-game sweep of the Astros, all eight of their relievers shined, giving up one run in 17 innings for a 0.53 ERA.
IPHRBBSO
Anthony Swarzak30015
Glen Perkins33113
Josh Roenicke 2⅓1001
Casey Fien20004
Jared Burton20003
Ryan Pressly21001
Caleb Thielbar1⅔0021
Brian Duensing11002
Totals1761420
Pressly won the first game, Duensing the second and Thielbar the third; Perkins saved the final two victories.
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