39 P.J. Walters, SP

Twins starter P.J. Walters surrendered two homers Sunday during a home start against the Tigers. Walters suffered the defeat as Doug Fister was excellent for Detroit.

Walters fell to 2-2 on the season as he gave up four earned runs on nine hits and three walks over 5 1/3 innings. He needed 101 pitches as he struck out four batters. Torii Hunter homered for a two-run shot off him in the first inning and he gave up another two-run homer to Austin Jackson in the fourth.

The 28-year-old was making just his fifth start of the season and raised his ERA from 2.49 to 3.23. He's been solid more often than not thus far and makes his sixth start Saturday at Cleveland.

Twins starter P.J. Walters was saddled with a tough-luck no-decision Tuesday at home against Philadelphia. Walters gave up just one earned run, but Minnesota's offense did little and the bullpen allowed the score to be tied after he left.

Walters allowed two runs -- one earned -- on six hits and a walk over 7 1/3 solid innings, but couldn't pull the win. He struck out five over 97 pitches and his ERA is at 2.49 on the year.

Walters, who has made four starts, reached his season-high in innings by a wide margin as he'd gone six innings in each of his first three outings. He's 2-1 and has looked good as a starter. His next outing is scheduled for Sunday against Detroit.

Twins starter P.J. Walters was solid Wednesday in Kansas City. Unfortunately the same couldn't be said about his defense.

Walters gave up just three unearned runs in the ballgame and he took the loss to fall to 2-1 on the season with a 3.00 ERA. Walters allowed seven hits, three walks and struck out two over 116 pitches and six innings Wednesday.

The 28-year-old, who was making just his third start, has gone at least six innings in each. He won his first two outings despite pitching better Wednesday. Walters makes his next scheduled start Tuesday against Philadelphia.