MILWAUKEE -- The Twins recalled Zack Littell for Monday's game at Miller Park because they were looking for a fresh arm out of the bullpen. After Kyle Gibson's five-inning start, four pitchers worked three scoreless innings before Fernando Rodney's blown save in the ninth. Manager Paul Molitor called on Littell to work the 10th, with Matt Belisle the only remaining available option in the 'pen. Molitor said he hoped to use Belisle in an extra-inning save situation.
Littell, who went 19-1 as a 21-year-old in High-A and Double-A last season, loaded the bases in the 10th and took his second loss in as many career appearances when he walked Brad Miller to force in the winning run in a 6-5 Brewers victory.