The Misery is Over

An 8-5 victory tonight in Cleveland finally put an end to the Twins 6 game losing streak. The season appeared to hit a low point after losing all 4 to the first place Sox. But last night Scott Baker put up a great performance but was out-dueled by C.C. Sabathia who shut down the Twins in a 5 hit shutout. But at least the Twins could build on not allowing too many runs. Tonight's game the Twins set an aggressive tone early by swinging at first pitches and getting to Paul Byrd in the 3rd inning for 5 runs. The Tribe came back to withing one but the Twins got a couple of insurance runs in the 9th before Nathan shut the door. It was a good win and at least the Twins can now put the losing streak behind them and focus on the future. Kubel had another nice game going 3 for 4 including a 2 run homer.
Gomez and Cassilla also impressed me by there bunting and speed. I think this is a perfect top 2 of the order and defiantly will help get Mauer and Morneau some more RBIs.
The losing streak made me sick. But forget the last game against Baltimore and the first game against Cleveland, it was the Chicago games that really hurt. Chicago beat the Twins around like there were a minor league team and proved that they are the class of the division by far. As the Twins continued to hang around the division lead for May and June, things were looking good before the Sox series but after that many people will start to doubt the Twins. They don't have the starting pitching or bullpen or offense to compete in the American League and if they do continue to hang in there it will be a nice surprise.
It's good that the Twins appear to have found a new ace for the rotation to build around. That man is Scott Baker. I really like the way he finished last season and appears to be returning to form after the injury. After the other 4 starters got roughed up by Chicago he went out there and pitched a great game but couldn't get any offensive help and took a loss. Either way he is hands down the best pitcher on this young staff.