Recap: Twins 3, L.A. Angels 2

Last update: April 1, 2008 - 12:20 AM

GAME RECAP

MVP

Carlos Gomez

He went 2-for-3 with a walk, two runs scored and two stolen bases, controlling the game from the leadoff spot.

BY THE NUMBERS

49,596 Monday's attendance, the largest for a Twins home game since Sept. 7, 1996.

4 Stolen bases for the Twins, one off last year's season high.

4-3 Livan Hernandez's record in eight Opening Day starts.

0 Hits for Torii Hunter in four at-bats, though he hit the ball hard twice.

3 Hits for the Twins in 15 at-bats with runners in scoring position.

UP NEXT

Boof Bonser, who was 0-2 with a 6.27 ERA against the Angels last season, starts for the Twins tonight. The Angels counter with former White Sox righthander Jon Garland.

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