August 03, 2008
Twins in First
The Minnesota Twins bring up Francisco Liriano and move into first place on the same day. Liriano's six shutout innings lead to a 6-2 victory over the Indians. Span and Harris hit solo homers to help the cause, and Span, with a .403 OBA is emerging as the leadoff hitter the Twins needed.
The White Sox fall to the Royals 14-3. Greinke and Tejada combine to hold the White Sox offense down, giving up seven hits. Aviles, Butler and Maier combine for ten hits in 14 at bats, scoring four and driving in six. The Royals go to 28-24 when Aviles plays. KC is now if fourth play, three games ahead of the Indians, while the Twins take a 1/2 game lead on the White Sox, even in the loss column at 49.