GAME RECAP
IMPACT PLAYER
Nick Blackburn, Twins
The righthander threw the fifth complete game of his career, giving the bullpen a much-needed night off.
BY THE NUMBERS
127 The number of pitches throw by Blackburn on Tuesday.
1.72 Blackburns's ERA this month.
.367 Jason Kubel's batting average with runners in scoring position.
ON DECK
Seattle's Erik Bedard brings a 1-5 career record against the Twins into Wednesday's series finale at Target Field. Fellow lefthander Brian Duensing pitches for the Twins.
LA VELLE E. NEAL III
