MLB: Minnesota 9, Tampa Bay 6

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., May 8 (UPI) -- Matthew LeCroy hit a three-run homer and Justin Morneau had four hits and three RBI Sunday as the Minnesota Twins posted a 9-6 victory over Tampa Bay.

Juan Castro added a two-run single and Joe Mauer a home run for the Twins, who won nine of their last 12 games.

Joe Mays (2-1) was the winner after allowing five runs on seven hits over 6 1/3 innings.

Jorge Cantu hit a three-run homer and Chris Singleton had two RBI for the Devil Rays, who have lost 11 of their last 14 games.