Twins hitters struck out 16 times today against Detroit Tiger pitching.
16 times? 16 times.
Even with that offensive ineptitude, the Twins did nab 3 runs thanks to home runs from Justin Morneau and Denard Span, but poor starting pitching was once again the story today. Carl Pavano took the mound for the Twins and didn't last very long, allowing 6 runs in 4 1/3 innings.
Although Pavano did give up 2 runs right away in the first inning, he did...
MILWAUKEE -- Carl Pavano rebounded from a sore shoulder for his best start of the season on Saturday, May 19, but Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said Sunday that the Twins might give Pavano an extra day of rest before his next start.
Carl Pavano is still set to make his next start Monday, May 14, against the Cleveland Indians but the Twins right-hander has inflammation in his shoulder that the team believes is responsible for his inability to regain his top velocity.
He got three, including a strikeout of Carlos Gomez, in the eighth inning of a 16-4 loss at Miller Park. He even hit 94 mph on the radar gun, though he said he would not be able to do that consistently. "And I wouldn't be able to get guys out consistently ...
Instead of traveling with the Minnesota Twins to Detroit for their two-game series at Comerica Park, Carl Pavano will remain in the Twin Cities and work with a soft tissue specialist, the right-hander said Tuesday, May 15. "I'll get some extra ...
Carl Pavano is a professional baseball player. He's a right-handed pitcher for the New York Yankees and wears number 45. He is managed by pitching manager Ron Guidry.