MLB Note - Minnesota Twins Garcia, Jaime

Jul 29, 2017 - 8:20 AM LHP Jaime Garcia (5-7) allowed three runs and eight hits, struck out seven and walked two in 6 2/3 innings Friday night, leading Minnesota to a 6-3 victory over Oakland in his Twins debut and first career start for an American League team. Garcia was acquired by Minnesota along with catcher Anthony Recker from the Atlanta Braves on Monday in a trade for minor-league pitcher Huascar Ynoa. "I take a lot of pride every time I take the mound," Garcia said. "The first time, my first start here as an American Leaguer, I wouldn't say pressure, but I wanted to go out there and go as deep as I could and give us a chance to win, and I was able to do that tonight."