MLB: Cleveland 5, Minnesota 4

MINNEAPOLIS, May 4 (UPI) -- Josh Bard delivered a home run in the ninth inning Wednesday night to give Cleveland a 5-4 decision over Minnesota.

Bard had produced just one hit in 13 at bats coming into the contest, but he went two for four and hit his first homer of the year to break a tie.

The home run made a winner out of reliever Bob Howry (2-1), who worked two perfect innings. Cleveland starter Kevin Millwood has yet to pick up a win this season.

Bob Wickman got the save despite loading the bases in the bottom of the ninth.

Bard's game-winning blast came off J.C. Romero (0-2).