twins/mlb

GAME RECAP

MVP

Joe Mauer, Twins

The catcher's single in the bottom of the ninth -- his third hit of the game -- scored Luis Castillo with the winning run.

THE STATS

4-36 Record for the Twins this season when they have trailed after seven innings.

26 Come-from-behind victories for the Twins.

7-3 The Twins' record when the score is tied after eight innings.

0.90 ERA for Oakland's Dan Haren in his past three outings against the Twins.

NEXT UP

The Twins take today off before opening a three-game series against division-leading Detroit on Tuesday as their 10-game homestand continues.

LA VELLE E. NEAL III