Twins Look to Bounce Back After Angels Walk It Off in Series Opener

The Angels just squeezed past Minnesota 5-4 last night in a game that came down to the wire, and DarkHorse nailed it with an Angels -110 winner. Now the Twins roll into game two looking to even this set before heading home, but they've got to be feeling that one in their gut after letting a winnable contest slip away.

Minnesota's been in the thick of the playoff race all season, but dropping tight games on the road is how September dreams die. Their lineup has shown flashes of power, but consistency late in games has been an issue when the bullpen gets involved. The Angels, meanwhile, are playing spoiler with nothing to lose, and that's a dangerous combination when you're at home and the bats are feeling loose.

Angel Stadium has been kind to the home side lately, and after grabbing momentum in the opener, they'll look to keep the good vibes rolling. The Twins need this one badly if they want to avoid leaving California empty-handed, but the Angels just proved they can win the close ones. Minnesota's got the talent, but do they have the grit to punch back after a gut-punch loss? We'll find out tonight.