The Twins won their second straight game today with an extra innings win over the Cincinnati Reds 8-6. It was the team’s ‘A’ game for the day, so the key guys went along. An interesting note, whether it means anything or not, Carlos Gomez leadoff.

Now on with the notes:

** Glen Perkins got the start, and after a bad first outing over the weekend, Perkins put forth a pretty good effort. In two innings of work, Perkins allowed one run and two hits.

** Casey Daigle was on for two innings after Perkins and he struggled to say the least. In his two innings of work, Daigle allowed three hits, a walk and two runs. After Daigle, Brian Bass pitched two scoreless innings allowing nothing but two hits.

** Philip Humber was on for the seventh and pitched another solid inning for the second straight time out. Zach Day then entered for the eighth inning and pitched poorly yet again. In his inning of work, Day blew the lead giving up two hits, a walk and a three run homerun. Luckily the Twins fought back and Mariano Gomez pitched two good innings to earn the victory.

** The Twins brought out the power in the win making five of their nine hits extra-base hits.

** Carlos Gomez received four at-bats and had a pretty productive day. He went 1-2 overall, but also drew a walk and collected an RBI with his sacrifice fly. Gomez also collected one of the team’s three steals. After Gomez, the Twins gave Pridie one at-bat and he went 0-1.

** Another notable hitter was Alexi Casilla. Casilla went 1-3 on the day, but also drew a walk and stole two bases.

** Other hitting stats: Randy Ruiz (2-4, HR, 2 runs, 2 RBI), Joe Mauer (1-3; RBI), Justin Morneau (1-3), Delmon Young (1-3), Chris Basak (1-2; HR, run, 2 RBI) and Matt Macri (1-1, run).

The Twins also played a ‘B’, but other than knowing that Scott Baker pitched three scoreless innings, I don’t know much.

The Twins will play the Rays tomorrow, but don’t get to excited. Mauer, Cuddyer, Young, Morneau along with many other key guys, will be staying in Fort Myers. The good news is that all should play when the Twins take on the Yankees on ESPN Wednesday.