The Twins had one of the longest in-season breaks in MLB history with their five days off during the All-Star Game, and all that rest proved restorative.
After entering the break going 7-8 in July — including a 11-0 shutout loss to the White Sox a week ago — the Twins dispatched of Detroit 8-4 at Comerica Park on Saturday, despite some late-inning intrigue from the bullpen. They now are 51-44 atop the American League Central, while the Tigers are 38-57 and in fourth of five teams.
"We've got a great opportunity in front of us right here," Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said before embarking on the second half of the season. "We have everything that we need. We have everything kind of laid out in front of us. Now we just have to go out there and do our part. We have to go out there and play well. But we're set up."
