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Twins Win in Hunter's Return to Minnesota

Posted Apr 1, 08 12:15 AM CDT in Sports 

(Newser) – New Twins centerfielder Carlos Gomez proved up to the challenge of replacing Torii Hunter on this day, getting two hits, stealing two bases, and scoring twice to spark Minnesota to a 3-2 win over Los Angeles. Livan Hernandez mixed his pitches well, scattering seven hits and two runs over seven innings for the win, writes the Los Angeles Times. Elsewhere on Opening Day:

  • James Shields pitched seven strong innings and every starter reached base as the Rays got 10 hits against Oriole pitching in a 6-2 victory
  • Jose Lopez scored the go-ahead run the sixth and had a two-run double one inning later as Seattle defeated Texas, 5-2. Erik Bedard, though not terribly effective, got the win in his Mariners debut.

Source Los Angeles Times

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Minnesota Twins' Michael Cuddyer, left, loses his helmet momentarily after he stole second on Los Angeles Angels shortstop Maicer Izturis, right, in the fifth inning of an MLB baseball game Monday, March...   (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Los Angeles Angels' Torii Hunter breaks his bat on a foul off Minnesota Twins pitcher Joe Nathan in the ninth inning of an MLB game Monday, March 31, 2008 iin Minneapolis. The Twins won 3-2.   (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Minnesota Twins' Carlos Gomez, left, steals second base as Los Angeles Angels' shortstop Maicer Izturis, makes a late tag during the fifth inning on Monday, March 31, 2008, in Minneapolis.   (AP Photo/Tom Olmscheid)
Tampa Bay Rays Eric Hinske, left, and Akinori Iwamura, right, celebrate after Hinske scored on a Jason Bartlett single in the sixth inning against Baltimore on Monday, March 31, 2008, in Baltimore.   (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Baltimore Orioles Brian Roberts tosses his helmet after being thrown out trying to steal second base against the Tampa Bay Rays during MLB action on Monday, March 31, 2008, in Baltimore.   (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher James Shields throws to a Baltimore Orioles batter during the first inning on Opening Day, Monday, March 31, 2008, in Baltimore.   (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Seattle Mariners broadcaster Dave Niehaus holds up the baseball before delivering the ceremonial first pitch in Seattle on Monday. Niehaus will be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame this summer.   (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki catches a ball hit by Texas Rangers' David Murphy in the second inning of a the Mariners' 5-2 win in Seattle on Monday, March 31, 2008.   (AP Photo/Kevin P. Casey)
Minnesota Twins' Carlos Gomez hits a successful bunt for a single in third inning against the Los Angeles Angels in a baseball game Monday, March 31, 2008 in Minneapolis.   (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
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