The Twins have often gotten well during interleague play. That was the case two years ago when the Twins were eight games under before an incredible turnaround.
Tonight they ended their losing streak against Milwaukee, stomping the Brewers 10-2. Kevin Slowey had a strong outing, striking out eight and getting two hits, Justin Morneau and Alexi Casilla had three RBIs each and Joe Mauer and Jason Kubel had two hits each. Delmon Young had three hits.
It's about time. The Twins were 1-6 on a horrible road trip that must make them dream about playing in the Baggie Dome.
The Twins play two more games in Milwaukee, and then play series against Washington and Arizona at home. They need to make a run sooner rather than later.
Why? Isn't it only June? Well, yes, but Cleveland and Detroit appear to be making moves. The Tigers swept the White Sox and have won four in a row, while the Indians have won six of 10.
The Twins have lost seven of 10. They're only a game up on Cleveland and two and a half up on Detroit.
A couple of notes about the game Friday. Michael Cuddyer, hitting only .244, was replaced in right field by Kubel, who had a pretty good game. Kubel has been the DH but of course there wasn't one in this game. You wonder if Cuddyer's about to get some pine time. He's a player who has to produce.
Juan Rincon, by the way, has been sent down to the minors. He's been awful this year, which has been part of the bullpen's mediocrity (outside of Joe Nathan, of course).
Milwaukee must think they missed a chance to gain ground. The Cardinals and Cubs each lost.
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