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MLB: Minnesota 7, Boston 3

Published: May 12, 2008 at 11:14 PM

MINNEAPOLIS, May 12 (UPI) -- Delmon Young's two RBI Monday lifted the Minnesota Twins from an early three-run deficit to a 7-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox.

Craig Monroe also drove in two runs for the Twins, who have won four of their last six games. Justin Morneau and Michael Cuddyer each had an RBI.

Livan Hernandez (6-1) got the win despite early trouble. He gave up three runs on 10 hits in six innings.

Manny Ramirez hit his 498th career home run for two RBI for the Red Sox, who have lost four of their last six games.

Boston starter Clay Buchholz (2-3) took the loss after allowing seven runs on eight hits 4 1/3 innings.

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