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Eighth-inning blues

Last update: August 24, 2008 - 10:48 PM

EIGHTH-INNING BLUES

The Twins have yet to lose a game when they led in the ninth inning this year. The eighth? That's a different story. They are 60-6 in games they led after seven; here's the six times they blew it in the eighth:

Date Opponent Lead thru 7 Final Losing pitcher

April 14 at Detroit 7-5 11-9 Neshek

April 15 at Detroit 3-2 6-5 Crain

June 30 vs. Detroit 4-3 5-4 Guerrier

July 8 at Boston 4-2 6-5 Guerrier

Aug. 10 at Kansas City 4-2 5-4 (12) Breslow

Sunday at L.A. Angels 3-2 5-3 Crain

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