Miracle worker: Jay caps stellar month with 11-K outing

Tyler Jay is clearly adjusting well to his new role as a starter. The 22-year-old lefty was a reliever during his collegiate career, but the Twins converted their No. 3 prospect into a starter and on Tuesday night he delivered the best performance of his young career.

Jay carved his way through eight scoreless innings, surrendering two hits, striking out 11 and issuing one walk in Class A Advanced Fort Myers’ 4-0 win over St. Lucie. Twins No. 24 prospect Yorman Landa completed the shutout by tossing a scoreless ninth inning for the Miracle.

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“Starting is really fun, but to be honest, it’s hard to choose,” Jay told MiLB.com. “I’ve been lucky to experience the best of both worlds. The adrenaline rush you get as a closer is awesome, but when you’re out there starting …

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