The Comeback Crew

Last night the Twins trailed 8-3 in the ninth inning with 2 men out. Everyone in KC was up and cheering for the final out which would end the Royals 9 game losing streak. The celebration never happened. The Twins produced a rally that I have never seen from them before. It was capped by Craig Monroe's 3 run pinch hit shot to tie it at 8. Justin Morneau capped it off in the 10th with a lead off solo shot. The Royals were forced to use the "B" bullpen because of overuse of Soria and Gobble the night before. I feel for the Royals but the Twins needed this after the near collapse on Tuesday night. 27-25 and a chance to sweep the Royals tonight before a big home series with the Yankees.

Delmon Young once again put up a pitiful performance going 0-3 and making two costly errors in the field. A day after going 0-6 and causing an inside the park home run it is a wonder why he continues to be in the lineup everyday. I know he is the future of the team and could possibly be one of the best hitters in the game someday but right now he needs a wake up call. His consecutive game streak is not important to anyone but him. Monroe and Kubel continue to produce better power and one base numbers and should jump into a rotation in left field. Young will never learn if he keeps getting to play every night. In 2006 Justin Morneau was slumping early in the season. Gardy benched him for a couple games that were played in Seattle (where his family was in the stands). This appeared to motivate Morneau as he jumped out of the slump and went on to an MVP season and led his team to an AL Central crown. I think the same type of benching could help Young get back on track.

Livan had a tough night but the defense didn't do much to help him out. Fortunately they bailed him out at the end giving him a no decision. Joe Nathan was able to bounce back and get the save after his blown save of the season on Tuesday. Kevin Slowey takes the mound tonight as Twins try for the sweep.