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Crede's 3-run blast backs star effort from Liriano as Twins handle Royals

Associated Press

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

MINNEAPOLIS -- It had been awhile since Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire saw a smile from left-hander Francisco Liriano. On Wednesday night, Gardenhire got to smile with Liriano, who had one of his best starts of the season as the Twins pulled within four games of AL Central-leading Detroit with a 7-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals. Liriano (5-11), who last won on June 28 at St. Louis, allowed one run and three hits in seven innings -- both tying season lows. He struck out eight, on ...

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