Published July 17, 2011, 08:23 AM
-- Michael Cuddyer singled in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning to lift the Minnesota Twins over the Kansas City Royals, 4-3, in the third installment of a four-game series.
Cuddyer's single difference in Twins' win
Minnesota Sports-- Michael Cuddyer singled in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning to lift the Minnesota Twins over the Kansas City Royals, 4-3, in the third installment of a four-game series.
Minneapolis, MN (Sports Network) - Michael Cuddyer singled in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning to lift the Minnesota Twins over the Kansas City Royals, 4-3, in the third installment of a four-game series.
Joe Nathan, named the new closer by Twins manager Ron Gardenhire before the game, closed it out in the ninth for his fourth save of the season and first since April 8.
Drew Butera homered in the win, which was credited to Glen Perkins (1-1) for tossing a scoreless eighth. The Twins have won three of four overall.
Alcides Escobar hit a two-run homer for the Royals, while starter Jeff Francis (3-11) suffered his fifth straight losing decision.
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