masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgChris Tillman threw 88 pitches tonight, 51 for strikes. He’s leaving the game with one out in the top of the fifth and a runner on second base.

The Twins continue to lead, 1-0, but the runner is his responsibility after Denard Span drew a leadoff walk.

Tillman walked four and struck out four. It was quite a struggle tonight. The best thing you can say about Tillman is he’s been the master of damage control. He could teach a class at the local community college.

Cla Meredith has entered the…Chris Tillman threw 88 pitches tonight, 51 for strikes. He’s leaving the game with one out in the top of the fifth and a runner on second base.

The Twins continue to lead, 1-0, but the runner is his responsibility after Denard Span drew a leadoff walk.

Tillman walked four and struck out four. It was quite a struggle tonight. The best thing you can say about Tillman is he’s been the master of damage control. He could teach a class at the local community college.

Cla Meredith has entered the game and allowed a single, putting runners on the corners.

Update: Jacque Jones doubled to right field, allowing Span to score and completing Tillman’s line. The ball took a high hop over Luke Scott’s head and rolled up the line.

Update II: Two runs are charged to Cla Meredith on Miguel Tejada’s throwing error. Twins 4, Orioles 0.

Meredith has allowed four runs in his last two outings, but only one earned.