Pavano rolls behind two Twins homers

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Pavano <a href="javascript:;" onClick="javascript:tagshow(event, 'rolls');" target="_self"><u><strong>rolls</strong></u></a> behind two Twins homersPavano rolls behind two Twins homersOne of the top priorities for the Twins this past offseason was to ensure they'd have a veteran pitcher in their starting staff.

Having seen what Carl Pavano brought to their rotation over the final few months of the 2009 season,网站优化, the Twins were hoping to have that type of experience again this season.#x So when Pavano accepted the club's offer of arbitration and re-signed for a one-year, $7 million contract,Diamond Polishing padsthere was excitement about what the pitcher might be able to do after his impressive bounce-back campaign last season.

If his first start of the season on Wednesday night is any indication, there is plenty to look forward to with Pavano.

Looking every bit the veteran starter who makes big pitches in key situations, Pavano eased through his seven innings and allowed just one run as Justin Morneau and J.J. Hardy each homered for the second straight night to lead the Twins to a 4-2 victory over the Angels at Angel Stadium.

"He really threw the ball fantastic for us," Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said. "He got us deep into the game, used all of his pitches. I think he had just about everything working.#x He made it tough against a very good lineup over there and some very good hitters."

Early on it looked like a pitching duel might unfold between Pavano and Angels starter Ervin Santana.Diamond Polishing padsWhile Pavano worked his way out of jams early, including a bases-loaded mess he created in the second after he hit Howard Kendrick with a pitch, Santana didn't allow much on the other side.

Santana retired 10 of the first 11 batters he faced. The lone baserunner was Justin Morneau, who reached on a strikeout after Santana threw a wild pitch that bounced in the dirt and got away from catcher Mike Napoli.

But in the fourth inning, the Twins finally were able to get some offense against Santana. Joe Mauer drew a one-out walk and then Morneau tallied the first hit for the Twins. It was a big one as the first baseman powered a 1-1 hanging slider over the right-field wall to break up the scoreless game.

It was the start of Santana's troubles against the club.#x In the fifth, Hardy became the second Twins player to belt his second homer in as many days.Diamond Polishing padsThe shortstop led off the inning by ripping a 3-2 hanging breaking ball to left field. Nick Punto followed with a triple into the right-center-field gap and scored on Denard Span's sacrifice fly to center to give the Twins a 4-0 lead.相关的主题文章：

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