MINNEAPOLIS -- After being routed in the home opener against the Royals on Monday, the Twins were 1-6 and still reeling after a frustrating first week of the season.
But they bounced back, winning two straight against previously-unbeaten Kansas City, including an 8-5 win in the rubber game on Thursday afternoon that saw Minnesota post season high totals in both hits (14) and runs. It was the first series victory of the season and it came against a club that entered the series with a 6-0 record.
"You're talking about the hottest team in baseball so just to take two of three from probably the best team in baseball, it shows we do have the capabilities of competing on a day-to-day basis," said Twins right fielder Torii Hunter, who had a season-high three hits in Thursday's win.