Twins Mauer Morneau lead the surging team
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Twins' Dynamic Duo: Mauer and Morneau Propel Team to Success
Summary:
Despite a remarkable run, winning 21 of their last 23 games, the Minnesota Twins remain at the bottom of the AL Central division. As the All-Star break approaches, Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau are leading the charge, but the Tigers and White Sox continue to hold strong.
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The Minnesota Twins have been on an exceptional run, winning 21 out of 23 games. Yet, in the competitive AL Central division, they still find themselves struggling to break through. With an 11-game winning streak, the Twins are fighting to climb the ranks as they approach the All-Star break.
Joe Mauer's performance has been nothing short of stellar. Leading the majors with an impressive .391 batting average, Mauer has battled through stomach issues to stay in the game. His teammate, Justin Morneau, has also been on fire, hitting safely in 11 consecutive games. Over the past 23 games, Morneau has achieved a .429 average, with 11 home runs and 33 RBIs.
In stark contrast, the New York Mets are lucky to be part of the weaker NL East. They've struggled recently, being outscored 55-24 in their last seven games, including a significant 11-1 loss to the Pirates. Originally set to start the series against the Pirates, Pedro Martinez's sore hip delayed his return. Mets manager Willie Randolph remains optimistic about his star pitcher's recovery.
Over in the NL West, the San Francisco Giants have a shot at first place before the break. Despite their lackluster hitting, manager Felipe Alou is hopeful. The Giants, amid an 11-game road trip, will rely on ace Jason Schmidt, who boasts a 6-3 record and a 2.73 ERA, in pursuit of a four-game winning streak.
Schmidt, however, has faced challenges in recent starts, posting a 3.42 ERA over four games but receiving little run support from his team. This opportunity for a solid winning streak harkens back to last September when the Giants won five consecutive games.
Meanwhile, at Wrigley Field, two struggling pitchers, Andy Pettitte and Mark Prior, face off. Pettitte, a two-time All-Star, has been underperforming, allowing five runs in his recent loss to Detroit. With nine losses this season, matching last year's total, Pettitte is 0-2 with a 6.23 ERA over his last three starts.
Mark Prior is also in search of redemption, as he seeks his first win of the season. Over his last four starts, Prior has struggled significantly, with a concerning 9.00 ERA. In his recent outing against Milwaukee, he allowed five runs in under six innings. Prior's record against the Astros stands at 4-4 with a 4.35 ERA over 12 starts.
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