VIDEO: Smeltzer Spins Gem; Hajjar Racks Up 10 Ks | Twins System Recap

[Tom Froemming]

Devin Smeltzer provided seven shutout innings for the Minnesota Twins Thursday but got little support from his teammates. The Royals prevailed as Tyler Duffey gave up three runs in relief and the bats went 3-for-11 with runners in scoring position. Down on the farm, Steve Hajjar continued to dominate for Fort Myers, striking out 10 more batters, Royce Lewis had a web gem at third base and both Alex Kirilloff and Spencer Steer homered for the Saints. All that and more in tonight’s system recap.

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[Halsey Hall]

So why pull him ?  The minute I saw Duffey come in I had a feeling we’d blow it again.  Out coached again.  How about a pinch runner for Sanchez.