Twins blow lead, lose in extras

The Twins lost a big lead and their starting center fielder tonight before falling to the Rangers in 10 innings tonight.

Not going to be a long post tonight on the game because I want to get some NFL Draft stuff done and on here too.

Three Stars:
Justin Morneau - 3 for 4, HR, R, 5 RBI, BB. It's a good thing that Morneau had a huge game. If he hadn't, it looks like tonight would have been a repeat of last night. And that would have sucked even more than it sucks already.
Joe Mauer - 2 for 3, 2B, 2 BB, R. As much as I don't like him in the 3-hole, I do like when he delivers. And he's been doing that lately, as he has his average up to .301.
Carlos Gomez - 2 for 3, 2 R, 2 bunt-singles, SB. When Gomez is on his game - and by that I mean bunting well - the Twins are a tough team. Do you think it's a coincidence that the Twins didn't score after he went out today and didn't score at all the only game he didn't start? If Gomez's injury proves to be something that can keep him out of the lineup for the next couple of days, the Twins may be in for a long weekend.

I almost forgot to mention: The Twins sent Denard Span and Francisco Liriano to Rochester. Activated Michael Cuddyer from the DL and called up Bobby Korecky from AAA.

Korecky has been closing for Rochester since last season and has done a pretty good job of it. He is not a conventional closer however, as he normally pitches multiple innings during his appearences. From what I've heard, he usually makes his save opportunities interesting, but has been better this year. Don't expect him to stick around too long, as the Twins will need another starter soon and Kevin Slowey is expected to be ready to play before long.

Did anyone else see the Twins All-You-Can-Eat-Promotion? $33 gets you a seat in the upper deck and all the food you can eat. That, my friends, sounds like a steal.

I'll be back with something on the NFL Draft. Either tonight or in the morning.