Homers send Twins to 5th straight win

[June 01, 2010]  SEATTLE (AP) -- Michael Cuddyer and Jason Kubel homered on consecutive pitches, Delmon Young hit a two-run shot and the Minnesota Twins held on to tie their season-high with their fifth consecutive victory, 5-4 over the Seattle Mariners on Monday night.

Jon Rauch allowed a leadoff double by Jose Lopez and RBI single by Josh Wilson to begin the ninth. Pinch-hitter Ken Griffey Jr. grounded into a fielder's choice. Pinch-hitter Casey Kotchman hit into a double play and Rauch had his 13th save in 15 chances, and third in four days.

Francisco Liriano (5-3) allowed eight hits and three runs in six innings. He struck out seven to end his three-game losing streak.

[Associated Press; By GREGG BELL]

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