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Twins Power Past the White Sox
The Twins won their 2nd straight game against the White Sox 6-2 Friday night in Chicago. Minnesota used a 5-run 2nd inning to take control of the game. Max Kepler launched a 3-run home run in the 2nd inning and Nelson Cruz added 3 hits including a solo home run, his 26th. Kepler's home run was his 27th.
Michael Pineda started the game on the mound for the Twins. He allowed just 6 hits and 2 earned runs with 5 strikeouts to get the win and improve to 7-5.
The Twins lead the American League Central by 2 games over Cleveland. Minnesota will play the White Sox in Chicago again tonight at 6:10, pregame on WJON at 5:30.
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