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Twins 5, Astros 2

Jun. 20, 2009
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Kevin Slowey became the second 10-game winner in the majors, and the Minnesota Twins went back to small ball Friday to beat Roy Oswalt and the Houston Astros 5-2.
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