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The struggles for Nick Pivetta followed him into the opening game of the series against the Minnesota Twins. The righty lasted only two innings, giving up four earned runs on five hits and two walks, ballooning his ERA to 9.39 for the young season. The bullpen was solid in the first game, with Phillips Valdez, Ryan Brasier, and Austin Davis tossing five shutout innings.