Unusual play helps Twins sweep Rangers

Nick Blackburn delivered another strong outing on Sunday afternoon, and an umpire's ruling helped the Twins preserve a 6-5 victory over the Rangers at Target Field, and they completed the three-game series sweep.

Injury prevents Swisher from facing righties

With the Twins starting right-hander Nick Blackburn on Sunday, switch-hitter Nick Swisher was back out of the lineup with the slight strain in his left biceps that prevents him from batting left-handed.

All in a Hardy day's work, Twins walk off

A ninth-inning homer may have spoiled Nick Blackburn's chance at victory Tuesday. But the Twins still managed to pull out the 4-3 win over the Tigers thanks to shortstop J.J. Hardy scoring on a wild pitch in the bottom of the ninth.

Twins’ spring tilt with Mets rained out

Friday’s game between the Twins and Mets has been canceled due to rain and the contest will not be made up. Right-hander Nick Blackburn was scheduled to start for the Twins. Blackburn will now backup starter Carl Pavano in Saturday’s contest against the Phillies in Clearwater, Fla.

Blackburn signs four-year deal with Twins

The Twins announced on Sunday that they signed right-hander Nick Blackburn to a four-year, $14 million contract, which includes an $8 million team option for the 2014 season.

Arms impressive in Twins’ spring opener

Starter Nick Blackburn and Kevin Slowey struck out two and allowed one hit over two innings. Reliever Pat Neshek pitched a scoreless inning in his first game since undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2008.

Gardenhire sets spring pitching rotation

Nick Blackburn will get the start in the Twins’ Grapefruit League opener against the Red Sox this Thursday, manager Ron Gardenhire revealed on Sunday when he announced the starters for the club’s first four exhibition games.

Twins Short Hops: Game 2

Game 2 starter Nick Blackburn put up a great start and the Twins’ bats got to the Yanks’ bullpen, but couldn’t hold off the Bombers.

Twins gain separation from White Sox

Nick Blackburn held the White Sox to just one run over seven innings as he picked up his first win since July 10 in the Twins’ 4-1 victory on Monday night at the Metrodome.

Mauer’s single the difference in win

Joe Mauer provided the go-ahead base hit in the seventh inning, and Nick Blackburn picked up his eighth win of the season as the Twins took the series opener, 6-4, over the White Sox Friday night.

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