(Baltimore, MD) — The Minnesota Twins dropped the rubber match of their opening series against the Baltimore Orioles 8-6 from Camden Yards. Minnesota raced out to an early 4-0 lead before the pitching staff imploded. Mick Abel was charged with the loss after surrendering five runs in three-and-a-third innings out of the bullpen, while Royce Lewis homered in the losing effort. The 1-and-2 Twins send Simeon Woods Richardson to the mound against the Royals this afternoon.
