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Twins grab sixth win in last seven games, dump struggling Indians

Friday, August 1, 2008

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Nick Blackburn showed why the Minnesota Twins think their young guns are ready for the heat of a pennant race. Blackburn allowed one run in seven innings and Joe Mauer hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the seventh to lift the Twins to a 4-1 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Friday night. Blackburn (8-6) turned in another strong effort just hours after Minnesota designated Livan Hernandez for assignment, getting rid of their opening-day starter, and only one with any p ...

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