7/16/2006

Hafner hits # 27, C.C. gives up 6 runs in Loss.

Pitching from the stretch most of the game, C.C. Sabathia just couldnt hold the twins in check giving up 6 runs in 8 innings on 13 hits.

"I was behind in the count alot, it felt like every batter had a 2-0, 3-0 count on me, when that happens, good things dont" Sabathia said.

Minnesota jumped on the board early going up 2-0 and with Johan Santana pitching it might as well have been 10-0, The indians offense simply could not score.

Travis Hafner would notch his 27th Home run of the year and Ronnie Belliard batted in a run but that was it for Cleveland.

Minnesota has been one of the hottest teams in baseball during the last month after getting completely embarrassed by the Indians and wrong sox earlier in the season. The Twins may have a legitimate shot at the wildcard.