BOSTON -- Twins closer Glen Perkins hasn't been perfect this season, but he remains flawless in save situations.
Entering Thursday's play, Perkins was 20 for 20, the longest streak to open a season in club history, and longest at any point for a Twins closer since Joe Nathan converted 20 straight in 2009.
This is the seventh time a Twins closer has converted at least 20 straight saves, but just the third time that has happened in the same season. Nathan holds the club record with 27 straight in 2004 (May 8 to Aug. 15).
Huston Street, then with the San Diego Padres, opened last season with 23 straight save conversions.