MLB: Minnesota 7, Atlanta 3

MINNEAPOLIS, June 12 (UPI) -- Luis Castillo was 3-for-5 with two RBI Tuesday as the Minnesota Twins defeated the Atlanta Braves 7-3.

Rookie Kevin Slowey (2-0) allowed seven hits and three runs over six innings to pick up the win.

Torii Hunter had two RBI and a run, and Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau each had an RBI and a run for the Twins.

Kyle Davies (3-5) gave up five runs on six hits in 3 2/3 innings to take the loss.

Jeff Francoeur and Scott Thorman homered for the Braves.

Minnesota erupted for five runs in the fourth inning to grab the interleague win.