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Cuddyer backs Baker as Twins stop slumping Rangers

Associated Press

Saturday, July 18, 2009

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Scott Baker wants to make his mark in Minnesota's playoff chase during the second half of the season. The right-hander did exactly that in his first start after the All-Star break against the slumping Texas Rangers. Baker allowed a run in eight innings and Michael Cuddyer homered as the Twins handed the Rangers their fourth straight loss, 4-1 Saturday night. "I won't say it was crucial or anything, but it was definitely in the direction I want to be headed," said Baker, wh ...

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