KTTC Rochester, Austin, Mason City News, Weather and SportsTwins pull within 4 1/2 games of the Tigers
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Nick PuntoMINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Nick Punto had three hits and two RBIs, and the Minnesota Twins gained ground in the AL Central with a 5-4 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday night.
Brian Buscher had a go-ahead RBI single in a two-run sixth inning and Jon Rauch (3-1) pitched 1 1-3 innings of scoreless relief, helping the Twins pull within 4 1/2 games of the Tigers, who lost to Kansas City, 11-1.
Buscher scored twice and drove in a run and Orlando Cabrera had two hits -- including a solo home run -- as Minnesota won its third straight game.
Joe Nathan gave up a one-out solo home run to Matt LaPorta in the ninth inning and walked Trevor Crowe with two outs, but got Michael Brantley to fly out for his 40th save in 45 chances.
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