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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