Matt Capps (RP)

Minnesota Twins RP Matt Capps earned his ninth save of the season against the Milwaukee ...

Minnesota closer Matt Capps earned his eighth save of the season on Thursday in Detroit. He struck out one batter in his inning on the mound, preserving the 4-3 victory. He lowered his ERA to 3.60 after this outing.

Minnesota Twins RP Matt Capps pitched a perfect ninth inning against the Detroit Tigers Thursday, ...

Twins closer Matt Capps entered Monday's series opener against the Indians in the ninth inning with the game tied at 4-4. The right-hander gave up a one-out single and allowed the go-ahead run to score two batters later on a Shin-Soo Choo base hit. The right-hander made it through the frame further unscathed but not before being tagged with his second loss of the season.

Minnesota Twins RP Matt Capps, who is 7-for-7 in save chances this year, said his ...

Twins closer Matt Capps was able to notch his seventh save of the season during Sunday's contest against the Blue Jays. Capps came on in the ninth inning and retire three of the four batters he faced, including one by strikeout. He needed only 14 pitches to secure the win and is now 7 for 7 in save chances on the year.

Minnesota Twins RP Matt Capps earned his sixth save of the year Friday, May 11, ...

Minnesota closer Matt Capps gave up a hit in the ninth inning of Friday's game with Toronto and let Kelly Johnson get to third base. He would eventually get Jose Bautista to pop out to third base, preserving the 7-6 win. Capps is a perfect 6-for-6 in save opportunities on the year.

Twins closer Matt Capps entered Friday's series opener against the Mariners in the ninth inning with a one-run lead. The right-hander needed just nine pitches to retire the side in order and secure the 3-2 win. Capps also struck out two while collecting his fifth save of the season.

Twins reliever Matt Capps was called upon to get some work in during Sunday's contest against the Royals. Capps came on in the ninth inning of the 7-4 win and looked a bit rusty. He allowed two hits, one walk and a run in his lone inning of work before finally closing out the game. However, because Capps entered the game with the Twins up by four runs, he was not eligible for the save. ...

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