MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 4 (UPI) -- Justin Morneau and Jacque Jones highlighted a three-run sixth inning with homers Wednesday night as Minnesota won its second straight over Anaheim, 6-3.
Kyle Lohse (5-8) gave up three runs on nine hits and struck out four to pick up the win. Joe Nathan got the final three outs for his 31st save.
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The loss went to Ramon Ortiz (3-7), who gave up six runs on 11 hits in 6 2/3.
Morneau put the Twins in front for good in the sixth with a leadoff homer. Torii Hunter then doubled and came in on Jones' home run.
Minnesota has won four straight and eight of its last nine.
