Minnesota Twins vs Kansas City Royals
When ? Tuesday, 07 September, 2010 – 08:10 pm
Where ? Target Field
Pitchers: Liriano vs Bannister
The Twins (81-57) kept up their stellar play with a 5-4 win in Monday’s series opener, getting fifth-inning home runs from and . He also tossed seven shutout innings in his last start against the Royals, a 19-1 win on July 26. He is 3-3 with a 4.46 ERA in seven career starts versus Kansas City (57-80). Bannister is 1-5 with a 6.35 ERA in his last eight starts against the Twins, with the lone win coming April 25 at home. Thome and have particularly been trouble for the right-hander, going 19 for 51 with five homers against him. Thome’s homer was the 585th of his career and his 46th against the Royals, his third most against any opponent. Thome is 4 for 5 with three homers and six RBIs in his last two games. “I feel way better,” Liriano said after throwing seven scoreless innings Wednesday in Minnesota’s 2-1, 10-inning victory over Detroit. The have put together an outstanding run in the second half of the season. has been one of the biggest contributors to that excellence. “In fairness to Minnesota and Chicago, we’re playing everyone at their best position,” he said. “Of course I have guys I want to look at and evaluate in certain situations, but we’re going to do that more after this week.” We will post results of this match, as soon as posible.. stay tuned.