Twins close on White Sox

by Minnesota News Network, MNN

St. Paul, Minn. — The Minnesota Twins have closed to within a game and a half of the first place White Sox.

Scott Baker pitched seven strong innings and the Twins beat the White Sox 9-3 last night. Jason Kubel was the hitting star.

Kubel hit two home runs a triple in the game.

"It was fun. Baker.... a big win tonight," Kubel said.

Delmon Young also hit a home run last night.

The Twins and White Sox play two more games of a three game series at the Metrodome.

Tonight's pitchers are Nick Blackburn and Mark Buehrle. The game begins just after 7 p.m.