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So when asked if there's such thing as a closer's mentality, Perkins isn't quite sure what to say.

Hunter and Jackson took two of three from Mauer, in white, and the Twins, creating further separation in the AL Central.

Prince Fielder broke open a scoreless game with a two-run double in the sixth inning, the spark that Rick Porcello and the Detroit Tigers used to beat the Minnesota Twins 4-0 on Friday night.

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Scott Diamond was taken out of the game by manager Ron Gardenhire after giving up four quick runs in the sixth inning Friday.

Minneapolis - There will be a familiar face in center field on Friday night as Austin Jackson returns from the disabled list in time for the Tigers' series opener against Minnesota.

It is a beautiful day at Target Field, but there is some rain in the forecast for tonight.

Patrick Reusse has been covering sports in the Twin Cities since 1968. He has been a Star Tribune sports columnist since 1988.

The Twins fell 3-2 against the Phillies at Target Field Thursday night. Cliff Lee got the win for Philadelphia with seven strong innings.

Though his record may not be the best indication, Tigers right-hander Rick Porcello has pitched well over the last month-and-a-half.

The schedule lined up in a way that made it easy for Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland to give Andy Dirks a breather.

It's a pretty simple concept for the offensive side of the ball. The other side of the ball is all about the art of illusion.

MLB Team Report - Minnesota Twins - INSIDE PITCH Minnesota Twins new catcher Chris Herrmann is giving the team options.

This season has been a different story for Hamels, who draws the start Tuesday in the opener of a three-game series against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field.

May 31, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer looks down to the ground after a home run in the sixth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Target Field.

The Minnesota Twins opened this weeklong road trip looking ready to bury the slump-ridden Royals, and whip the injury-hounded Nationals.

Jordan Zimmermann pitched seven scoreless innings to get his ninth win, tying him for most in the majors, and the Washington Nationals' bats showed some rare signs on life Sunday in a 7-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins in the first game of a day-night doubleheader.

Washington was the Twins' original home, as they played as the Senators from 1901-60.

Ryan Doumit singled in the go-ahead run, Joe Mauer homered, doubled and singled, and the Minnesota Twins defeated the Washington Nationals 4-3 in 11 innings Saturday.

The Twins' scheduled game with the Nationals on Friday at Nationals Park was postponed due to inclement weather, and will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Sunday.

Six innings was enough to make it official to me. Royals likely drop series opener to the Twins.