Pablo Hernandez, Josh Willingham help Twins end 3-game slide
Pedro Hernandez pitched five shutout innings for his first major league win, Josh Willingham homered and the Minnesota Twins beat the Texas Rangers 7-2 Saturday to end a three-game slide.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Texas Rangers
2
Minnesota Twins
7
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEX | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| MIN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
Target Field · 37,503 att.
Match Report
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-7
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Play Result 2-7
M Moreland doubled to deep center, N Cruz and A Pierzynski scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-7
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Advancing On Play 1-7
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-7
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Play Result 0-7
A Hicks doubled to left, W Ramirez and O Arcia scored.
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Advancing On Play 0-7
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Advancing On Play 0-6
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 4: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-5
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Play Result 0-5
W Ramirez reached on infield single to second, J Willingham scored.
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Advancing On Play 0-5
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 9: foul
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 3: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-4
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Play Result 0-4
P Florimon grounded into fielder's choice to second, O Arcia scored, E Escobar out at second.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 0-4
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-3
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Play Result 0-3
J Willingham homered to left (390 feet), B Dozier scored.
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Advancing On Force 0-3
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 9: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Inning 2-7
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-7
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Play Result 2-7
L Garcia struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 2-7
Pitch 3: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 2-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-7
L Garcia batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-7
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Play Result 2-7
M Moreland doubled to deep center, N Cruz and A Pierzynski scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-7
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Advancing On Play 1-7
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Double 0-7
Pitch 5: in play
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 0-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-7
M Moreland batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-7
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Play Result 0-7
D Murphy lined out to second.
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Line Out 0-7
Pitch 7: in play
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 0-7
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Strike Looking 0-7
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 0-7
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-7
D Murphy batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-7
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Play Result 0-7
J Baker struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 0-7
Pitch 4: strike 3 (swinging)
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Ball 0-7
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Strike Swinging 0-7
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 0-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-7
J Baker batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-7
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Play Result 0-7
A Pierzynski walked, N Cruz to second.
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Advancing On Force 0-7
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Ball 0-7
Pitch 4: ball 4
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Ball 0-7
Pitch 3: ball 3
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Ball 0-7
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Head to Head
Injuries
Minnesota Twins
- Trevor Larnach Out
- Cole Sands Out
- David Festa Out
- Mick Abel Out
- Anthony Banda Out
Texas Rangers
- Cole Winn Out
- Jose Corniell Out
- Jose Butto Out
- Corey Seager Out
- Evan Carter Out
Lineups
ConfirmedMIN
Brian Dozier2B15
Joe Mauer1B7
Josh WillinghamLF7
Ryan DoumitC4
Williams RamirezRF91
Oswaldo ArciaDH34
Aaron HicksCF12
Eduardo Escobar3B3
Pedro FlorimonSS18
TEX
Ian Kinsler2B3
Craig GentryCF71
Adrian BeltreDH29
Nelson CruzRF32
A.J. PierzynskiC15
Jeff G Baker3B10
David MurphyLF18
Mitch Moreland1B18
Leury GarciaSS63
Substitutes
Leonys MartinCF17
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