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Twins Select More Power Arms
Twins Select More Power Arms
Twins Select More Power Arms
The Twins chose a pair of power arms in the 2nd round of the Major League Baseball draft Tuesday. They picked lefthander Mason Melotakis of Northwestern State in Louisiana at #63 overall. Melotakis projects as a late inning reliever that can throw 96 MPH. The Twins picked righthander J.T. Chargois of Rice University with the #72 pick. Chargois is a first baseman and late inning pitcher at Rice. He projects as a late inning relief pitcher that throws 96 MPH.
Twins Choose Buxton 2nd Overall Then Take Pitching
Twins Choose Buxton 2nd Overall Then Take Pitching
Twins Choose Buxton 2nd Overall Then Take Pitching
The Twins picked speedy outfielder Byron Buxton with the 2nd overall pick in the baseball entry draft Monday night. Buxton was considered by many to be the best prospect in the draft. Houston chose first and picked shortstop Carlos Correa. Buxton is 6'2 190 pounds with great speed, solid bat and great arm. He's been clocked at 99 MPH when pitching.
Twins Down Royals 10-7 For 3rd Straight Win
Twins Down Royals 10-7 For 3rd Straight Win
Twins Down Royals 10-7 For 3rd Straight Win
The Twins defeated the Royals 10-7 in Kansas City Monday night to earn their 3rd straight win and to win their 6th in their last 7. Ben Revere was 3-5 with 2 runs scored and 2 RBIs, Jamey Carroll was 3-3 with 2 runs scored and 2 RBIs, Josh Willingham went 2-3 with a homerun with 3 RBIs and Justin Morneau hit a 2-run homerun for the Twins. Cole DeVries earned his first major league win throwing 5 innings with 6 hits and 4 earned runs. Matt Capps recorded the final our for his 13th save.
Rox Lose at Waterloo 6-2
Rox Lose at Waterloo 6-2
Rox Lose at Waterloo 6-2
The St. Cloud Rox lost 6-2 at Waterloo Monday night. Waterloo scored 2 runs in the 2nd inning and held on for the win. Andy Fagely threw 5 innings with 7 hits and 4 runs allowed to take the loss. St. Cloud managed 8 hits including a RBI double from Ben Morgan and a RBI single from Mark Rhine.
MLB Draft Begins Tonight; Twins Pick #2 Overall
MLB Draft Begins Tonight; Twins Pick #2 Overall
MLB Draft Begins Tonight; Twins Pick #2 Overall
The Twins have the #2 overall pick in the first round of the Major League Baseball draft that takes place tonight at 6pm. See it on the MLB Network. Houston has the first pick and is expected to choose righthanded starting pitcher Mark Appel of Stanford. The Twins will likely choose between high school outfield prospect Byron Buxton from Georgia and starting pitching prospect Kyle Zimmer from the University of San Francisco.
Twins, Diamond Beat Indians 6-3
Twins, Diamond Beat Indians 6-3
Twins, Diamond Beat Indians 6-3
The Twins downed Cleveland 6-3 Sunday afternoon to win 2 of 3 games from the Indians in the weekend series. Scott Diamond threw 7 innings with 7 hits and 3 runs (0 earned) with 2 strikeouts and no walks to get the win and improve to 4-1. Matt Capps threw a scoreless 9th inning to get the save, his 12th. Trevor Plouffe went 3-4 with a run scored, Josh Willingham had 2 hits, a run and 1 RBI and Brian Dozier went 2-3 with a run scored for the Twins.
Rox, Schaak Down Mankato 6-1
Rox, Schaak Down Mankato 6-1
Rox, Schaak Down Mankato 6-1
The St. Cloud Rox won 6-1 at home against Mankato Sunday night behind the starting pitching of Paul Schaak. Schaak threw 7 shutout innings with 3 hits allowed with 1 strikeout and no walks. He gets the win. Mark Rhine went 3-4 with a triple and 2 RBIs and Nick Rau went 2-4 with 2 runs scored for the Rox. St. Cloud scored 3 runs in the 5th inning and added 2 more runs in the 6th inning.
Lynx Edge Silver Stars
Lynx Edge Silver Stars
Lynx Edge Silver Stars
The Minnesota Lynx downed San Antonio 83-79 Sunday night to improve to 7-0. The Lynx led 50-29 at halftime but allowing the Silverstars to come back. Rebekkah Brunson and Maya Moore each scored 17 points and Lindsay Whalen added 15 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists for the Lynx. Minnesota shot 53 percent from the field and San Antonio shot 37 percent. Minnesota committed 13 turnovers compared to 7 for the Silver Stars.

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