Matt Capps, Joe Benson, and Rene Tosoni all continue rehab assignments. The GCL Twins sweep a doubleheader. The DSL Twins have a game where they only walk one and make no errors.
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Minor Details: Games of 7/9
The top of the order comes through for New Britain. Matt Capps makes a successful rehab appearance. Travis Harrison has a huge day for the E-Twins.
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Minor Details: Games of 7/8
Nick Blackburn throws an eight-inning shutout. Blake Martin throws a seven-inning shutout. Sunday is apparently a day of rest in Elizabethton.
Minor Details: Games of 7/7
Whatever Liam Hendriks needs to learn, he's not going to learn it in Rochester. A big Rock Cats come back. Byron Buxton hits his first home run as a Twin.
Minor Details: Games of 7/6
P. J. Walters has a successful rehab start. The E-Twins keep rolling. Joe Benson continues his rehab in the GCL.
Where They Stand
Minnesota is 35-47, fifth in the AL Central, ten games behind Chicago. The Twins are 5-5 in their last ten games and have lost two consecutive games.
Rochester is 40-47, sixth in the IL North, eleven games behind Lehigh Valley. The Red Wings are 4-6 in their last ten games and have won one consecutive game.
New Britain is 47-37, second in the EL Eastern, a half game behind Trenton. The Rock Cats are 7-3 in their last ten games and have won three consecutive games.
Fort Myers is 9-6 in the second half, second in the FSL South, one game behind Bradenton. The Miracle is 7-3 in its last ten games and has won three consecutive games.
Beloit is 6-8 in the second half, sixth in the ML Western, three games behind Kane County and Quad Cities. The Snappers are 3-7 in their last ten games and have lost three consecutive games.
Elizabethton is 11-5, first in the AL West, one and a half games ahead of Greeneville. The Twins are 8-2 in their last ten games and have won three consecutive games.
The GCL Twins are 8-7, tied for first in the GCL South with the Rays and the Red Sox. The Twins are 5-5 in their last ten games and have won two consecutive games.
The DSL Twins are 14-15, tied for fourth in the B. C. B. C., four games behind the Reds. The Twins are 5-5 in their last ten games and have lost one consecutive game.
Minor Details: Games of 7/5
Rochester and New Britain use big innings to win. Rain may be the only thing that could stop Elizabethton. Joe Benson resumes his rehab assignment in the GCL.
Minor Details: Games of 7/4
A six-run inning is not enough for the Snappers, as Clinton shows why they’re the LumberKings and not the LeatherKings. The DSL Twins settle for two touchdowns and a two-point conversion. Byron Buxton gets his first mention. A Jason Repko sighting!
Minor Details: Games of 7/3
A huge first inning in New Britain. The DSL Twins get out-hit, yet put up three touchdowns in seven innings and win by eight. Elizabethton apparently has a player to be named later.