Twins stun Hoffman for seventh straight

 
Kevin Slowey delivered just a slightly better performance than Jake Peavy on Tuesday, pitching six scoreless innings while allowing just four hits and not walking a single batter. Neither got a decision as the Twins went back-to-back in the ninth in a 3-1 Twins win. (link)

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