La Velle Neal, who covers the Twins for the Star Tribune, comments on Game 2 of American League Division Series. In a crushing loss to New York Yankees in 12 innings, the Twins and Yankees are tied at one game apiece in the best of five series.
Minnesota took a 6-5 lead in the top of the 12th inning on a home run by Torii Hunter. But Twins closer Joe Nathan, pitching more than two innings for the first time all season, couldn't hold the lead in the bottom of the 12th.