Danny Valencia's RBI single Leads Twins Over Rays Danny Valencia's RBI single leads Twins over Rays

MINNEAPOLIS -- Danny Valencia had two hits and the go-ahead RBI in the seventh inning and the Minnesota Twins outlasted David Price and the Tampa Bay Rays for a 2-1 victory Friday night.

Scott Baker (7-7) gave up one run on six hits and struck out eight in seven innings to win an outstanding duel with Price, who entered the game leading the AL in wins and ERA.

Price (11-4) allowed two runs on four hits with six strikeouts in eight innings and took a no-hitter into the fifth inning.

But the Twins tagged him for two runs in the seventh and Jon Rauch stranded the tying run at second base for his 18th save in 22 chances.
Price had a one-hitter going with two outs in the seventh before the Twins put together three straight hits.

Jason Kubel singled and scored on a double by Delmon Young before Valencia gave the Twins an improbable 2-1 lead with a sharp single to centerfield.

Minnesota remained a game up on Detroit in the AL Central after the Tigers also won at home.



(freep.com)