Ron Gardenhire stopped foaming at the mouth about Sunday's "no timeout" incident in Milwaukee just in time to A) get fined by the league office and B) manage the Twins to a 2-1 victory over Washington on Tuesday night in the Metrodome.
Livan Hernandez had not won a game in a month. Justin Morneau had not homered in June. Both were well aware of their droughts, but they took different approaches toward ending them.
Francisco Liriano could be back in the Metrodome next month, Twins manager Ron Gardenhire suggested Tuesday, if he keeps showing the progress that has helped him win three consecutive games at Rochester.