MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Joe Mauer slapped a two-run single
up the middle in the seventh to help rally Minnesota past the
Detroit Tigers 7-6.
     
The Twins bounced back from a six-run, first-inning deficit to
post their fifth straight win.
     
Detroit third baseman Carlos Guillen let a routine groundball
hit by Nick Punto roll off his glove and through his legs, setting
up Minnesota's four-run surge and ruining a strong start by Kenny
Rogers.
     
Matt Guerrier earned his second victory in three
decisions this year with two scoreless innings in relief of Boof
Bonser, who recovered from the six-run first to complete six
innings with five strikeouts and no walks.
     
Joe Nathan picked up his 11th straight save with a scoreless
ninth.