Pavano dominates Tigers for the second time in less than a week to win Twins’ debut, 11-0

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September 30th, 2009 Tigers beat Twins; move closer to AL Central titleDETROIT — Magglio Ordonez hit a three-run double and the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 7-2 on Wednesday night to move closer to the AL Central title. Eddie Bonine pitched five effective innings after getting off to a rough start for Detroit, which increased its lead to three games over the Twins.

September 30th, 2009 Twins-Tigers game postponed by rain; DH on TuesdayDETROIT — The scheduled game between the Minnesota Twins and Detroit Tigers has been postponed because of rain. Locked in a tight race for the AL Central title, the teams were supposed to begin a four-game series Monday night that could decide the division crown.

September 19th, 2009 Twins stun Verlander, Tigers 6-2, cut lead to 2MINNEAPOLIS — The latest ball lost in the Metrodome's deceiving roof spoiled Justin Verlander's stellar start in the eighth inning, and the Minnesota Twins rallied past the Detroit Tigers 6-2 Saturday to move within two games of the AL Central lead. Jason Kubel's two-run single with the bases loaded sent Verlander (16-9) to the dugout after a season-high 128 pitches, and Michael Cuddyer greeted Brandon Lyon with a three-run homer to break the game open.

September 4th, 2009 Sowers, Brantley lead Indians past Twins, 5-2CLEVELAND — Jeremy Sowers pitched six strong innings, rookie Michael Brantley had two hits and his first career RBI, and the Cleveland Indians beat the Minnesota Twins 5-2 on Friday night. The second-place Twins came in five games behind Detroit in the AL Central and committed a season-high four errors.

September 1st, 2009 Diamondbacks claim Minnesota RHP Kevin MulveyPHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks have acquired right-handed pitcher Kevin Mulvey off waivers from the Minnesota Twins. The Twins got cash from Arizona in return Tuesday.

August 29th, 2009 Twins add Mahay to mix, revamped 'pen takes shapeMINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins have signed left-hander Ron Mahay, another arm for their struggling bullpen. Mahay agreed to a contract Friday, but his deal wasn't announced by the team until Saturday.

August 24th, 2009 Twins' Cuddyer homers twice in an inningKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Michael Cuddyer homered twice in Minnesota's eight-run seventh inning and Denard Span added a three-run triple, helping the Twins turn a close game into a 10-3 rout over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday.

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August 7th, 2009 Twins acquire pitcher Carl Pavano from IndiansDETROIT — Craving help for their starting rotation, the Minnesota Twins have turned to Carl Pavano. The Twins agreed Friday to send the Cleveland Indians a player to be identified later in exchange for Pavano, a one-time All-Star whose career derailed in New York during four injury-ruined seasons with the Yankees.

August 3rd, 2009 After strong '08, Twins' rotation in rough shapeMINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota's young starting pitchers exceeded expectations and propelled the Twins to the brink of the playoffs last season. This year, the rotation is holding the Twins back in an AL Central race that remains wide open.

August 2nd, 2009 Pavano pitches Indians to 11-1 win over TigersCLEVELAND — Carl Pavano tossed eight sharp innings and the Cleveland Indians routed the Detroit Tigers 11-1 on Sunday to win their weekend series against the AL Central leaders. Asdrubal Cabrera and Grady Sizemore each hit a two-run homer off Armando Galarraga (5-10) as Cleveland totaled 13 hits and won for the seventh time in 10 games.

July 12th, 2009 Pavano leads Indians to 5-4 win over TigersDETROIT — Carl Pavano allowed two runs in eight innings, Travis Hafner drove in a pair, and the Cleveland Indians beat the Detroit Tigers 5-4 Saturday night. Pavano left with a three-run lead, but Kerry Wood gave up a two-run homer to Miguel Cabrera before retiring the next three batters for his 12th save.

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