The Minnesota Twins scored a run in the seventh and eigth innings as they went onto defeat the Oakland Athletics 5-4. With the win over the A’s, the Twins record is now back to .500 at 10-10.
Jason Kubel singled to center field in the eigth inning that scored Joe Mauer for the winning run. In the seventh inning, Craig Monroe hit a solo home run that tied the game. Monroe finished with three RBI. Mike Lamb and Kubel both had one RBI each.
Juan Rincon picked up his second win of the season as he pitched in relief. Starting pitcher Livan Hernandez tossed six innings as he allowed seven hits and four earned runs. Joe Nathan picked up his seventh save in the game as well.
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