Friday, April 4, 2008, 11:03 PM EST
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Carlos Gomez can run with the best of them. After 5 games with the Twins, Go-Gomez has stolen 4 bases, scored 4 runs, and has 9 hits in 20 at bats. In Friday's game against the Royals, the Twins and starter Scott Baker were set back 2 runs in the top of the first inning. Gomez, the Twins lead-off hitter, got on base with a bunt hit, stole second, and scored on a Joe Mauer single to cut the lead in half in the bottom half of the first. After the game, Manager Ron Gardenhire said Gomez provided a much needed spark in the Twins clubhouse. As a Twins fan, I always pay attention when Carlos is at-bat or at first base just to see if he will do anything spectacular. I don't think he could have a better five games in his Twins debut.