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Twins Hand Royals First Loss of '08

Gomez offense, Baker pitching ends KC's winning streak at three

By Mike Buss,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 5, 2008 12:04 AM CDT
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(Newser) – Carlos Gomez went 3-for-4 with a double and two stolen bases and Scott Baker recovered from a sluggish first two innings in Minnesota's 4-3 victory over Kansas City on Friday night, the Royals' first loss of the season. Baker gave up three runs on seven hits in 6 2-3 innings and Joe Nathan picked up his second save, writes AP.

But the news wasn’t all good for the Twins. They lost right fielder and clubhouse leader Michael Cuddyer in the fourth inning to a dislocated and lacerated right index finger when he collided awkwardly with Alex Gordon on a head-first slide into third base. Cuddyer was 2-for-2 in the game, but was taken to a hospital for X-rays.

Kansas City Royals second baseman Mark Grudzeilanek, left, jumps over Minnesota's Michael Cuddyer after the force out at second during the first inning on Friday, April 4, 2008, in Minneapolis.
Kansas City Royals second baseman Mark Grudzeilanek, left, jumps over Minnesota's Michael Cuddyer after the force out at second during the first inning on Friday, April 4, 2008, in Minneapolis.   (AP Photo/Tom Olmscheid)
Minnesota Twins right fielder Michael Cuddyer, center, is escorted off by Twins manager Ron Gardenhire, right, and trainer Nick Swartz with an injury to Cuddyer's right hand on Friday, April 4, 2008.
Minnesota Twins right fielder Michael Cuddyer, center, is escorted off by Twins manager Ron Gardenhire, right, and trainer Nick Swartz with an injury to Cuddyer's right hand on Friday, April 4, 2008.   (AP Photo/A.J. Olmscheid)
Minnesota Twins' Joe Nathan reacts after striking out Kansas City Royals batter Mark Teahen to save the Twins 4-3 win in an American League game, Friday, April 4, 2008, in Minneapolis.
Minnesota Twins' Joe Nathan reacts after striking out Kansas City Royals batter Mark Teahen to save the Twins 4-3 win in an American League game, Friday, April 4, 2008, in Minneapolis.   (AP Photo/Tom Olmscheid)
Minnesota Twins' Carlos Gomez bunts for a single during the first inning off Kansas City Royals starting pitcher John bale during American League action on Friday, April 4, 2008, in Minneapolis.
Minnesota Twins' Carlos Gomez bunts for a single during the first inning off Kansas City Royals starting pitcher John bale during American League action on Friday, April 4, 2008, in Minneapolis.   (AP Photo/Tom Olmscheid)
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