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Published May 07, 2011, 09:23 AM

Twins bash Boston for 9-2 series opening win

Minnesota Sports
-- Danny Valencia and Denard Span each posted two hits and two RBI as Minnesota downed Boston, 9-2, in the opener of a four-game series at Fenway Park.

Boston, MA (Sports Network) - Danny Valencia and Denard Span each posted two hits and two RBI as Minnesota downed Boston, 9-2, in the opener of a four-game series at Fenway Park.

Trevor Plouffe homered among his two hits and scored three times for the Twins, who have won three in a row after dropping six straight.

Scott Baker (2-2) allowed seven hits and two runs with eight strikeouts over eight solid innings.

J.D. Drew and Adrian Gonzalez each hit solo homers for the Red Sox, losers of three straight games.

Tim Wakefield (0-1) lasted just 4 1/3 innings, charged with nine hits and eight runs -- six earned -- with four walks.

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