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Kubel completes cycle with grand slam to finish thrilling 8th-inning rally

Associated Press

Friday, April 17, 2009

MINNEAPOLIS -- Jason Kubel's ear-to-ear smile was just as rare as the feat that prompted it. Kubel has finally taught himself how to relax in his third season as a regular for Minnesota, and this was a fine way to loosen up: Hitting for the cycle with a go-ahead grand slam. Kubel completed the ninth cycle in Twins history in dramatic fashion to cap a seven-run rally in the bottom of the eighth inning and lift Minnesota past the Los Angeles Angels 11-9 on Friday night. Jason Bulger (0-1) inten ...

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