Recap: Twins 4, Kansas City 3

Last update: April 5, 2008 - 12:11 AM

GAME RECAP

MVP

Scott Baker, Twins

The righthander shook off early rust to throw 62/3 solid innings and keep the Twins in the game.

NUMBERS

3 Hits for Carlos Gomez, tying a career high.

13 At-bats for Justin Morneau before his first hit of the season.

16 Consecutive save opportunities converted vs. the Royals by Joe Nathan.

ON DECK

Gil Meche, today's starter for the Royals, was 1-2 against the Twins last season with a solid 3.05 ERA. Livan Hernandez, coming off an impressive seven inning-outing on Opening Night, is scheduled to start for the Twins. It's the only scheduled 1:10 p.m. Saturday home game of the season.

LA VELLE E. NEAL III

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