Scott Baker strikes out four batters in an inning, the first Minnesota Twins hurler to accomplish the feat. In the 3rd inning of a 4 – 2 loss to Milwaukee, Baker fans Ryan Braun. On a strikeout of Prince Fielder, the ball bounces away from backstop Mike Redmond, letting Fielder reach first. Baker strikes out Russell Branyan and then gets Mike Cameron looking to end the frame.

 

On June 15 2008 — Scott Baker strikes out four batters in an inning, the first Minnesota Twins hurler to accomplish the feat. In the 3rd inning of a 4 – 2 loss to Milwaukee, Baker fans Ryan Braun. On a strikeout of Prince Fielder, the ball bounces away from backstop Mike Redmond, letting Fielder reach first. Baker strikes out Russell Branyan and then gets Mike Cameron looking to end the frame.

 


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