Everything is going to be alright.
Ever since Minnesota's seven-run outburst in the eighth inning Friday night, capped by Jason Kubel's dramatic game-winning grand slam, the woes to begin the year have been quelled.
The team has the arms of Kevin Slowey and Glen Perkins to thank. And Kubel's bat.
Slowey pitched seven strong innings Saturday; Perkins followed with eight Sunday -- both wins, 9-2 and 3-1 -- to give the suddenly suspect bullpen a much needed break and chance to regroup.
Entering play Saturday, Twins relievers combined for a 7.61 ERA -- third worst in baseball, behind the Braves, Angels and Rangers.
Since: zero runs in three innings of work.
Kubel followed his cycle 4-for-5 effort Friday with another 4-hit night Saturday to help deliver a 9-2 win.
He hit the ball well all afternoon Sunday, but finished the game 0-for-4.
Minnesota, a team whose history for success has been good baserunning, key situational hits, strong pitching and error-free defense finally put it all together in the last few days.
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