Twins open Target Field with a win
The Twins opened the magnificent Target Field in style today beating the Boston Red Sox 5-2. In a day of firsts, Jason Kubel helped lead the Twins to their first home victory by hitting the first home run in Target Field. Kubel had a great day at the plate going 3-for-4 with 2 RBIs to lead the offensive charge.
Carl Pavano (2-0) had the honor of pitching the first game at Target Field and he pitched brilliantly. Giving up just one run four hits in six innings with four strikeouts Pavano earned his second victory in as many attempts this season. Pavano owns a very tidy 1.38 ERA for the Twins this year as he proves to be a very steady, reliable starter.
Mauer lived up to all expectations of the hometown crowd going 3-for-5 with two RBIs and two doubles bringing his total to five on the season. Mauer also brought his average up to .423 on the young season. Morneau was the only Twins player not to crack the hit column as he went 0-for-4 with a strikeout.
Jon Rauch came in and further eased the nerves of some Twins fans by earning his fifth save in five chances. Rauch lowered his season ERA to 1.80 on only nine pitches. Guerrier and Rauch combined in the eighth and ninth innings respectively to throw just 15 pitches to get six outs as Guerrier still owns his perfect 0.00 ERA.
Up Next: The Twins have an off day on Tuesday before they continue the three game series against the Red Sox on Wednesday where Kevin Slowey (0-0, 1.69 ERA) takes the hill against John Lackey (0-0, 0.00 ERA).
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