By Rhett Bollinger Ryan Doumit drove home the game-winning run on an RBI double in the 10th inning and Chris Herrmann added his first career grand slam after Glen Perkins blew just his third save of the year in the ninth to lead the Twins to a 10-3 win over the Angels on Tuesday night at Angel Stadium. …read more
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By Josh Vitale On July 6, Glen Perkins found out he made the American League All-Star Team for the first time in his career. Coincidentally, that was also the last time he pitched. …read more
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Joe Mauer arrived back at Twins camp on Sunday after playing for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, but he didn’t make the 90-mile trip to Ed Smith Stadium for Minnesota’s game against the Orioles. Twins closer Glen Perkins also arrived back at the Lee County Sports Complex after pitching for Team USA in relief. …read more
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Joe Mauer, Justin Morneau and Glen Perkins all played in their final game with the Twins on Saturday before departing for Arizona for the World Baseball Classic. …read more
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By Rhett Bollinger After going from starting pitcher to reliever and now closer, Glen Perkins has served in just about every pitching role for the Twins since being called up in 2006. He flourished in his role as closer in the second half of 2012 with Matt Capps dealing with rotator cuff issues, and now the Twins are hoping he’ll settle in as the closer of the future.
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