Twins edge Royals, pull within a half-game of division lead

The Twins continued to do their part on Saturday afternoon, beating Zack Greinke and the Kansas City Royals 5-4 at the Metrodome to pull within a half-game of the lead in the American League Central, momentarily at least.

[Twins Rule]

I love Ozzie...my second favorite Manager.

[Delmon Young]

Where's the respect Twins fans
I heard the other day I was bashed
all the way back to Tampa Bay?

Look at me now, appreciate the player
and don't be a hater if you love
this game!

Enjoy.

[Grandmaster G]

How sweet it is!!!

[Nick Punto]

Twins lose Sunday and Tigers win...end of season. We are out of gas after a long run.

[Murph]

This Sunday,will the numbers finally catch up to the Twins and their abysmal front office?....... Tune in and see if either team can pull off a win tommorrow!.Odds still favor Detroit although some of the Twins under achievers have contributed,Delmon Young most unexpectedly for sure! Valencia at third and some beefy bench bats would really look nice about now!

[steve baker]

I "knew" the Twins were finished a few weeks ago, but I was smart enough to keep on watching anyway.

Win or lose today, it's been an interesting and entertaining season, and that's what it's all about.

[Don in Venice]

What a game, and I got to see it. Living in Florida we have to depend on ESPN,Fox, or TBS, and they think the only to teams in the Major Leagues are the Red Sox and Yankees.

[Lets Go Twins]

As a displaced Twins fan in Minnesota, I have had the advantage of watching the White Sox games this past weekend. The one surprising thing that I've seen in the Tigers is that they are attempting plays that are not necessary, and giving up runs in the process. We've been lucky so far this weekend, but finally, the Twins can decide their fate.

[Gypsy Cab]

It has been a great finish for the Twins no matter what happens today.

What's the deal with the Yankees getting to choose what day they start their ALDS? I guess the word is that they will go with a Wednesday start instead of Thursday which makes it tougher on the Tigers or Twins, not that it really matters. Do you think MLB would let the Twins decide what day they wanted to start their ALDS if they had the best record? I don't think so.

[anonymous]

It ain't over until the fat lady sings!!

[Joe Nathen]

Bring on the Yankees

[Dont Care]

Whats the big deal...if they pull it off the Yankees will only destroy them and send em back home after a humiliating series.

[ForReal]

I don't like either teams chances against the Yanks but it would be great to move into Target Field as division champs.

[Mad Dog Gus]

Unfortunately, the Twins are down to relying on Pavano to start, and the Tigers have Verlander.

Lets hope that Pavano doesn't get this game out of reach by the 2nd inning like his last outing....at least he should be rested.

With the Twins starting rotation, if they somehow make the playoffs, they should go to just three starters, just like in the 60's. Blackburn, Baker, and ????

[ForReal]

Mad Dog Gus wrote:

With the Twins starting rotation, if they somehow make the playoffs, they should go to just three starters, just like in the 60's. Blackburn, Baker, and ????

What are you doing the next couple of weeks?

[Not me]

We need a Hot Carl today.