MINNEAPOLIS -- As he sunk, spun and sank his way into one of the better setup men of the last decade, Luke Gregerson was at his best against right-handed hitters. Combine the way Gregerson manipulated the baseball with the funky angle from which he threw, and Gregerson made a career of creating uncomfortable matchups for righties.
It's a skill that, during Gregerson's first six weeks with his new club, has largely eluded him. Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Twins was the latest example. Called on to preserve a tie game in the seventh, Gregerson allowed hits to the two righties he faced, the most notable being a two-run home run to Bobby Wilson that gave Minnesota a late cushion.