So for the second Time in two meetings the Twins are going for the sweep of the Royals. The first time around Tomko stepped up and the Royals salvaged the series, this time Brian Bannister (2-0, 1.50 ERA) looks to step up. Making his first start since 2006 is Francisco Lirano (0-0, 0.00 ERA); The Twins are expecting big things from Lirano but he will no doubt be on a pitch count today.
Box Score
Brian Bannister continues his amazing start throwing the Royals first complete game of the season giving up 0 ER on 3 hits. Lirano for the Twins was a little wild as expected allowing 4 runs on 6 hits and had 5 Walks.
The Royals on offense finally broke the 26 inning scoreless streak in the first when Gathright beat out an infield single, later in the inning Butler got him home on a 2-out single extending his hitting streak to 12. Gordon had a good game hitting his 3rd home run, he also added a double and a walk
Hillman, looking to break the hitting slump put out his third different line-up in the last three days, this time inserting Olivo at DH, Butler at 1st and giving Grudz the day off while German started at 2nd.
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