When Blackburn starts go bad

The Twins reacted wildly differently Friday than they did June 27, another time when starter Nick Blackburn got hit hard early.

Then -- L, 15-0

Now -- W, 8-5

Then -- 41/3 IP, 13 hits, 8 runs

Now -- 5 IP, 10 hits, 5 runs

Then -- 4 hits, 2 BB

Now -- 14 hits, 3 BB

Then -- 42/3 IP, 12 hits, 7 runs

Now -- 4 runs, 1 hit, 0 runs

Then -- "We got murdered."

Now -- "We battled."

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