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Recap: Twins 13, Oakland 2

Last update: August 19, 2008 - 11:35 PM

 

MVP

Kevin Slowey, Twins

The righthander gave up one earned run over seven innings and struck out 12.

NUMBERS

.217 Batting average for the A's since the All-Star break.

.354 Average for Twins third baseman Brian Buscher against right-handed pitchers.

12 Game hitting streak for Joe Mauer, a career high.

ON DECK

Francisco Liriano, who has a 1.45 ERA in three starts since being recalled from the minors, starts today for the Twins wrap up a nine-game homestand, their last home game until Sept. 5.

LAVELLE E. NEAL III

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