The Twins beat the Rays 4-3 Thursday in just two hours and twenty five minutes. That time is no longer unusual, but the game produced 24 strikeouts, seven more than the average game this season. Strikeouts usually mean lots of pitches, since a pitcher needs at least three. There were only three walks, however, so I suspect those Ks came on low ball counts.

Maybe the game just needs more pitchers who stay in the strike zone.