Minnesota Twins stop Cincinnati Reds, 7-4

Michah Owings used his first opportunity to show Cincinnati he can pitch as well as he hits by working three scoreless innings to a 10-4 loss to the Minnesota twins. This was the final opener at Ed Smith Stadium for the Reds. After being acquired by the Reds on Sept. 12, Owings was limited to pinch-hitting duties because of a sore shoulder. He is regarded as one of the top hitting pitchers in the game and he is trying to win the fifth starter's spot after struggling in 2009. He gave up only two hits. He said it felt good to go out there and compete and after all the rehab, unsure thoughts were in his head. Brian Buscher hit a two-run homer, and Brock Peterson added a grand slam for Minnesota. Craig Breslow, Matt Guerrier, and Nick Blackburn held the Reds without a hit over the first four innings. It was quite a game.