The Twins won exactly nine games in a row twice in the 1960s and then again in September 2004, when they were on their way to a third consecutive AL Central title. Minnesota can hit that mark for just the 12th time ever on Tuesday night against the Orioles.

Twins: Pablo Lopez (3-2, 2.18 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, 37 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Twins will try to keep their eight-game home win streak intact when they face the San Francisco Giants. Minnesota has gone 14-6 in home games and 20-20 overall.