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Yardbarker on MSNPair of Minnesota Twins Relievers Linked to the Tampa Bay RaysThe Tampa Bay Rays were running roughshod when they swept the Kansas City Royals in late June. What could possibly go wrong for a team that was playing such complementary baseball?
The Minnesota Twins won Saturday's game over the Tampa Bay Rays 6-5 after an improbable walk-off bunt laid down by Twins DH Brooks Lee.
Health and pitching have not been synonymous for the Minnesota Twins. With its arms running thin, Minnesota's bullpen put together a big performance against the
BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Twins, on a four-game home winning streak, host the Tampa Bay Rays. Minnesota has a 43-46 record overall and a 24-17 record in home games. The Twins have a 21-6 record in games when they hit at least two home runs.
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FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul on MSNWatch: Twins top Rays with walk-off bunt; Baldelli earns 500th winWATCHL Twins infielder Brooks Lee laid down a perfect, walk-off bunt that put the Twins over the Rays on Saturday, a win that also marked manager Rocco Baldelli's 500th career win.
Harrison Bader hit his second home run of the game in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Minnesota Twins a 4-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday.
Bradley has been hurt by a .356 batting average on balls in play in high-leverage situations. He has pitched well on the road (3.95 ERA) and has a better history against Minnesota than what shows in his ERA history. Current Twins batters own an aggregate .671 OPS against him (per ESPN).
BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Twins host the Tampa Bay Rays looking to continue a three-game home winning streak. Minnesota has a 23-17 record in home games and a 42-46 record overall. The Twins have a 31-13 record in games when they record eight or more hits.