MINNEAPOLIS, March 31 (UPI) -- Carlos Gomez had two hits, two stolen bases and two runs Monday, fueling the Minnesota Twins' 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Gomez, one of several young players the Twins received from the New York Mets in the Johan Santana trade in the off-season, took over for Torii Hunter in center field for the Twins. Hunter, who went to the Angels for a $90 million, five-year contract as a free agent, went 0-for-4 against his former teammates.
Livan Hernandez, working seven innings for the Twins in his 13th season and pitching for an American League team for the first time, scattered seven hits and allowed two runs. The right-hander, who was signed in February to a one-year deal, retired the final seven batters he faced.
Joe Mauer, Michael Cuddyer and Mike Lamb all singled in runs for Minnesota.
Minnesota's roster features just four returning players from last year's season-opening lineup.
Jered Weaver was charged with eight hits and three runs over 6 1/3 innings in the loss.
