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MLB: Cleveland 7, Minnesota 3 (12)

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Published: April 24, 2007 at 1:16 AM

MINNEAPOLIS, April 24 (UPI) -- Ryan Garko singled home the go-ahead run as Cleveland busted loose for four runs in the 12th inning Monday en route to a 7-3 win over the Minnesota Twins.

Victor Martinez belted a three-run homer for Cleveland. Travis Hafner finished 4-for-4 and scored twice in the win.

Torii Hunter homered for the Twins. Joe Mauer went 2-for-4 and Alexi Casilla finished 2-for-5 with a pair of RBI.

Twins reliever Jesse Crain (0-1) was on the mound in the 12th and took the loss.

Roberto Hernandez (2-1) retired the side in the bottom of the 12th to preserve the win.

Cleveland starter Jeremy Sowers allowed three runs on nine hits with a walk and two strikeouts in seven innings against Minnesota.

Carlos Silva continued his strong April by giving up three runs on seven hits with a pair of walks and six strikeouts in five frames for the Twins.

Topics: Alexi Casilla, Carlos Silva, Jeremy Sowers, Jesse Crain, Joe Mauer, Ryan Garko, Torii Hunter, Travis Hafner, Victor Martinez
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