September 06, 2008
Home Coming
The Twins arrived home after a long road trip and had both the hitting and pitching working, something that only happened twice in the previous two weeks. Francisco Liriano lasted seven innings for the second time this year, striking out six and walking none. Justin Morneau hit a grand slam while Young and Buscher each drove in two, and the Twins defeat Detroit 10-2. They keep pace with Chicago and Boston, although 5 1/2 games out of the wild card it appears their best bet for the playoffs rests in the division.