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MLB: Kansas City 7, Minnesota 5

MINNEAPOLIS, May 3 (UPI) -- The Kansas City Royals used a five-run seventh inning that featured a three-run homer by Jose Guillen Sunday to overcome Minnesota 7-5.

Twins pitcher Scott Baker (0-4) had a 4-0 lead and had not given up a hit until the Royals got five off him in the seventh. The rally included a two-run double by Alberto Callaspo.

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Michael Cuddyer drove in a pair of runs and Justin Morneau had three hits, including two doubles, for Minnesota.

Gil Meche (2-2) was the winner, allowing four runs and seven hits in six innings.

Loser Baker gave up five runs and five hits, all in the seventh.

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