Unlucky seven
The Twins have lost seven consecutive season openers:
Season Score Site Twins starter Winning pitcher
2015 Tigers 4, Twins 0 Detroit Phil Hughes David Price
2014 White Sox 5, Twins 3 Chicago Ricky Nolasco Chris Sale
2013 Tigers 4, Twins 2 Minnesota Vance Worley Justin Verlander
2012 Orioles 4, Twins 2 Baltimore Carl Pavano Jake Arrieta
2011 Blue Jays 13, Twins 3 Toronto Carl Pavano Ricky Romero
2010 Angels 6, Twins 2 Los Angeles Scott Baker Jered Weaver
2009 Mariners 6, Twins 1 Seattle Francisco Liriano Felix Hernandez
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