Minnesota was unable to climb back into it after Baltimore went ahead for good in the bottom of the 2nd inning plating one baserunner. Baltimore had a total of 9 hits for the game.
Mike Boddicker(1-8) allowed 2 runs in 5 and 1/3 innings, and picked up the victory. Boddicker was helped out by Nate Snell who recorded his 3rd save. Mike Smithson(7-8) absorbed the loss. He pitched 7 innings giving up 8 hits and 5 walks.