Minnesota Twins
Sun Aug 24 ‘08 3:35p
Yesterday, the LA Angels notched a 7-5 win against the the Minnesota Twins, after losing the first two games of this series by a 11-1 count. The feisty Twins prepare to get back in the positive side of score board when they send one of their most capable hurlers out to the hill .The Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kevin Slowey (10-8, 3.78 ERA) , is in red hot form, after going 3-0 along with a minuscule 1.45 ERA in his L/3 starts, and has allowed 1 ER or less in 4 of his L/5 starts, for a 2.16 ERA in 33 2/3 innings. The control pitcher since starting his season 0-4, has been a very consistent contributor in his teams pitching rotation, and almost always gives them a chance at victory.

Meanwhile, his pitching opponent Ervin Santana (13-5, 3.39 ERA) despite of pitching decently has not received a decision in his L/2 starts. The Dominican Republic native has seen his team go just 6-13 in a expected pitchers duel, with a set total of 7 to 8.5 over the last couple of seasons, and Im expecting he will be on the wrong side of the ledger when the game comes to end .

Final notes & Key Trends: The Angels are 5-12 in Santanas last 17 starts vs. American League Central.
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