Minnesota Twins 3 Cleveland Indians 8 (August 28, 2007)
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0 commentsPaul Byrd did it again to the Minnesota Twins, as he continued his dominance over their offense in an easy 8-3 victory last night at Jacobs Field. The loss has put the Twins in a must win situation, if they want to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Paul Byrd has been a thorn in the side of the Minnesota Twins this season, with an impressive 4-0. Byrd demonstrated the same ability to keep Minnesota runners of the bases last night, as he pitched six innings, allowing three runs, on six hits, striking out none and walking one. Byrd has allowed 11 runs, on 27 hits, striking out 9, and walking 4 Twins batters in 29 innings, all season long. Paul Byrd is not a spectacular pitcher, but has for some reason kept the Twins baffled. Byrd's victories came in a 15-7 win on May 15 against Ramon Ortiz, 10-4 on July 27 against Boof Bonser, 4-0 against Carlos Silva on August 6, and 8-3 against Carlos Silva last night. Byrd not dominant over all, but has controlled the Twins offense this season.
Carlos Silva however had his worst start all month. Silva lasting three and two-thirds innings, allowing seven runs, on seven hits, striking out none, and walking two. Until last night, Carlos was 1-1 with a 1.66 era in August. After getting shelled, he is now 1-2 with a 3.13 era. In Silva's last start against the Indians, on August 6, he pitched very well, lasting seven innings, allowing only two runs, on five hits, recording six strike outs, and only one walk. Such was not the case for Carlos last night.
The Twins offense was kept off the bases, collecting 8 hits, and only one walk off Indian pitching. Only three of the nine base runners scored, and the Twins offense stranded three runners, of which two were in scoring position. The Twins offense also hit into one double play, and one triple play.
Minnesota scored two runs in the fifth inning, with a Justin Morneau single, a wild pitch by Paul Byrd, sending Morneau to second base. Then a single by Jason Kubel advanced Morneau to third. Mike Redmond would get a one out single, scoring Morneau from third, and advancing Kubel to third. Jason Kubel would score on a wild pitch from Paul Byrd in the Jason Tyner at bat. Byrd would get out of the inning with no further damage.
In the top of the sixth inning, Minnesota would score their third and final run of the game. Jason Bartlett would hit a solo home run to left field. The home run was Bartlett's fifth of the season.
The Minnesota Twins and Cleveland Indians will resume their three game series tonight, as Boof Bonser gets the call for Minnesota, and Jake Westbrook will go for the Indians. game time is set for 6:05pm CST
What's left for Carlos Silva is to see how well he rebounds in his next start. This was Silva's worst start of the month, and he needs to get back up on his horse, and rebound quickly. Last night's loss ended Silva's streak of five consecutive quality starts. Since the all star break, Silva has had 6 of 9 quality starts. A quick rebound for Silva will help keep Minnesota's darkening hopes of a post season appearance alive. Carlos' next start is on Saturday against the Kansas City Royals at the Metrodome.
GO SILVA!!!!
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Date
August 28, 2007
