MINNEAPOLIS — The Twins completed their first sweep of the Athletics since 2012 on Sunday largely due to some solid relief pitching. Five relievers held Oakland to just two singles over the final 6 2/3 innings, and the Twins tied their longest winning streak in Target Field history with their ninth straight victory, 4-3 over the A's.
That's the good news. The bad news is why the bullpen help was so necessary.
Chris Paddack, the Twins righthander who has walked only one batter in four starts, called the team's athletic trainer to the mound in the third inning, and was immediately removed from the game with what the team said was elbow inflammation in his pitching arm.
