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Cuddyer's two-run homer enough as Twins gain ground on Tigers

Associated Press

Friday, September 18, 2009

MINNEAPOLIS -- Brian Duensing left the mound to a rousing ovation for his performance that helped push Minnesota within three games of Detroit for the AL Central lead. Showing his age, Duensing wasn't sure about protocol. Tip his cap to acknowledge the crowd or just keep walking? That was the only sign of his rookie status, though. He pitched with the poise of a seasoned pro. Michael Cuddyer's two-run homer was all Duensing needed, energizing the Twins in a 3-0 victory over the Tigers on Fr ...

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