Diamond gets win as Twins beat Royals

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MINNEAPOLIS (Sports Network) - Scott Diamond allowed only two runs in eight strong innings, giving the Minnesota bullpen some relief in a 7-2 win over the Royals to begin a Saturday day-night doubleheader.

The twinbill was necessary after a game was washed out in April, and Diamond (7-3) made sure the relief corps would be well-rested for the latter half. The lefty matched his longest career outing and continued his superb season by yielding only six hits.

Diamond's earned run average was lowered to 2.63 after tossing his eighth quality start in 11 chances. Minnesota, meanwhile, snapped its three-game skid.

The Twins also put together an offensive barrage, with a homer from Trevor Plouffe and a three-hit, two-RBI game from Alexi Casilla.

Yuniesky Betancourt drove in both of the Royals' runs, but Kansas City saw its four-game win streak snapped. As he is wont to do, Jonathan Sanchez (1-4) struggled with his command all afternoon, allowing six runs, 10 hits and walking six in only 4 1/3 innings.

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