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Published April 07, 2010, 09:54 AM

Twins avoid 0-2 start with win over Angels

Minnesota Sports
- Ex-Brewer J.J. Hardy belted his first homer for Minnesota last night, as the Twins won at Anaheim 5-to-3.

ANAHEIM - Ex-Brewer J.J. Hardy belted his first homer for Minnesota last night, as the Twins won at Anaheim 5-to-3.

Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau also went yard, as the Twins avoided their first 0-and-2 start since 1994. Nick Blackburn got the win, and Jon Rauch threw a perfect ninth to get his first save.

Ex-Twin Torii Hunter went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer for the Angels.

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