scores and wrap-ups from tonight's local and playoff games

BASEBALL

Minnesota Twins - 6 (23-14), New York Yankees - 4 (24-13)
Win - Nick Blackburn (4-1)
Loss - Joba Chamberlain (1-2)
Save - Jon Rauch
Blown Save - Mariano Rivera (1)
HR: (Min) Jason Kubel (3, Grand slam off Rivera, winning hit), Justin Morneau (9)
Perhaps the story line of this game was the blown save by Rivera. Going into this game, the Twins were 0-13 dating back to last season, including the playoffs. I doubt the Twins expected to win with a grand slam homerun off Rivera, especially when trailing in the 8th. Yanks host Red Sox tomorrow at the Stadium.

Florida Marlins - 10 (20-18), New York Mets - 8 (18-20)
W - Ricky Nolasco (4-2)
L - Jon Niese (1-2)
SV - Leo Nunez (9)
HR: (Fla) Dan Uggla (9), Chris Coghlan (2)
The Mets were swept by the Florida Marlins after today's game. Starter Jon Niese left the game after 2 IP after surrendering 5 runs. After that however, the Marlins bats kept on the coming. Despite poor pitching, the Mets made a late rally to no avail. The Mets keeping seeking new ways to shake up the team, however nothing's worked. The Mets have dropped to last place in the NL East. The Amazin's play the Braves in Atlanta tomorrow.

BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS

Boston Celtics - 92, Orlando Magic - 88
Boston takes 1-0 lead in series.
Point leaders: (Bos) Paul Pierce, 22 pts, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 Stl, 1 Blk
(Orl) Vince Carter, 23 Pts, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 Stl, 1 Blk


HOCKEY PLAYOFFS

Chicago Blackhawks - 2, San Jose Sharks - 1
Chicago takes 1-0 series lead.
Goals: (Chi) Patrick Sharp (6) Assists: Duncan Keith, Troy Brouwer.
Dustin Byfuglien (5) Assists: Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews.
(SJ) Jason Demers (1) (Power Play) Assists: Patrick Marleau, Dan Boyle.

Philadelphia Flyers - 6, Montreal Canadiens - 0
Philadelphia takes 1-0 series lead.
Goals: (Phi) Braydon Coburn (1) (Power Play) Assists: Scott Hartnell, Ville Leino.
James van Riemsdyk (2) Assists: Claude Giroux.
Danny Briere (8) Assists: Matt Carle.
Simon Gagne (5) (Power Play) Assists: Braydon Coburn, Ville Leino.
Scott Hartnell (3) Assists: Danny Briere, Matt Carle.
Claude Giroux (6) Assists: Arron Asham, James van Riemsdyk.