The good news for the Pittsburgh Pirates is that Oliver Perez pitched an even game with Johan Santana this afternoon. Through seven inning, both allowed just one run. The bad new is that Perez made an error in the eighth inning that led to three unearned runs and an 8-2 Twins win. Morneau got the big hit after the error, driving in three with a double. Eight of Justin's last 16 hits went for extra bases. Mauer did not play, so his batting average remains unchanged.