• July 31, 2007 - 10:58 PM

MVP

Carlos Silva, Twins

The righthander pitched eight strong innings to improve to 9-11.

NUMBERS

15 Games the Twins had gone without having a four-run lead before Tuesday's game.

50 Percent of would-be basestealers that have been thrown out by catcher Mike Redmond.

19-21 Record against the AL Central for the Twins.

NEXT UP

Boof Bonser is 1-2 with a 3.96 ERA in his career against Royals heading into tonight's start.

LA VELLE E. NEAL III