Twins Split Two Spring Games

The Twins split a pair of spring training games in Florida Sunday.  The split squad Twins beat the Yankees in Tampa, Florida 9-2 behind Brian Dinkleman's 3-run homerun.  Denard Span added 3 hits and 2 runs scored and Luke Hughes was 2-4 with 2 runs scored and 1 RBI.  Scott Baker threw 4 innings with 2 hits and 1 earned run allowed to get the win.  The other half of the Twins lost 6-3 in Fort Myers, Florida to the Phillies 6-3.  Joe Nathan was hit for 5 hits and 6 earned runs in just 1/3 of an inning to take the loss.  Jim Thome drove in a run for the Twins and prospect Kyle Gibson threw 1 2/3 scoreless innings.  The Twins are 8-8 this spring and will play the Florida Marlins at 12:05 today, pregame on WJON at 12:00.