Slow start isn't behind the Twins, even after 10-3 win

The players know Sunday brings a whole new challenge.

April 23, 2011 at 10:57PM
Twins starter Carl Pavano delivers the game's first pitch.
Carl Pavano (Dml - Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

The Twins were encouraged by Saturday's 10-3 victory over Fausto Carmona and the Cleveland Indians, but when asked if this is was the type of game that can help a team build some momentum, Jason Kubel wasn't going there.

"Let's see what happens tomorrow," Kubel said.

At 8-12, the Twins aren't about to get carried away. On Sunday, they'll face Indians righthander Carlos Carrasco, who is coming off three straight quality starts against the Mariners, Angels and Royals.

Carl Pavano pitches for the Twins. He's been outstanding in two of his starts but struggled mightily in his other two, including Tuesday's 11-0 loss at Baltimore.

On Saturday afternoon, the Twins seemed content just to enjoy a victory, and their first output of more than five runs this season.

"It is only one day, but it's definitely a good feeling, especially the way we've been playing," Denard Span said. "We're only as good as our last game, and today was pretty good."

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Joe Christensen

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Joe Christensen, a Minnesota Star Tribune sports team leader, graduated from the University of Minnesota and spent 15 years covering Major League Baseball, including stops at the Riverside Press-Enterprise and Baltimore Sun. He joined the Minnesota Star Tribune in 2005 and spent four years covering Gophers football.

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