The Minnesota Twins are on fire after winning three of four games against the Seattle Mariners, their 15th win in 17 games. The Twins’ performances improved their season record to 22-15, sufficient for second in the unexpectedly competitive American League Central Division heading into Friday’s Mother’s Day weekend MLB play.
The Twins’ 11-1 victory over the Mariners on Friday was highlighted by eye-opening comments from manager Rocco Baldelli, who was riding one of the Twins’ most recent winning runs. Baldelli is now disclosing the truth about the team’s remarkable series victory over the Mariners, who boast some of the most impressive talent at a vital position.
Baldelli praises team for series win over the M’s.
The Mariners threw out a murderer’s row of pitching quality in three straight games, only to see Baldelli’s Twins counter with full force. Logan Gilbert, the Mariners’ 6-foot-6 starting pitcher, lasted only four innings on Thursday, striking out four and allowing eight earned runs on nine hits.
Gilbert was one of MLB’s finest pitchers before his start and currently has a 2.94 ERA. Baldelli’s view of his team seemed to increase following the unexpected victory.
“This might be the best starting pitching you’re going to run into all year long,” Twins manager Rocco Baldelli told the Minneapolis Star-Tribune Thursday, following three victories over quality starters. “It’s just guy after guy with dominant stuff.”I don’t know what else I could ask for from our offence.
Twins Face Off Against AL East Rivals.
The Twins will take on the Toronto Blue Jays on the road at 7:07 p.m. on Friday. Joe Ryan will start for Baldelli’s squad, which is led by sluggers like Max Kepler, when they face the Jays on the road against Yuesi Kikuchi in Game One.
The Twins will then play three games at home against the New York Yankees, who are currently second in the AL East with a 25-14 record. Both the Yankees and the Jays have winning records at home and away, making the task much more difficult for Baldelli’s team.
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