September 24, 2008
Down to 1/2
The Twins win game two of their series with the White Sox, cutting Chicago's lead to 1/2 game in the AL Central. The final was 3-2, giving the Twins a 4-1 record in one and two run games in the head-to-head series this season.
The Minnesota bullpen did a great job in relief. Nick Blackburn lasted just five innings, giving up eight hits. The Twins relievers did not strike out a batter, but gave up just one hit and one walk as they kept Chicago off the board the rest of the way.
This makes tomorrow night's game a must win for both teams. If Chicago wins, they control their own destiny. If they lose, the makeup game Monday looms large in deciding the division.
Correction: It was Blackburn, not Baker.
Baker pitched last night. It was Nick Blackburn tonight.
Actually, even if the White Sox lose they control their own destiny, since they will be tied in the loss column.