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Red Sox 3, Twins 2 (10): Minnesota loses fourth in past five games

St. Paul Pioneer Press — RECAP: Jonny Gomes' sacrifice fly off Josh Roenicke in the top of the 10th was the difference Friday night as Minnesota lost for the fourth time in its past five games.

Twins' best-laid plans go awry as Red Sox win in 10

St. Paul Pioneer Press — Having already turned three double plays, the Twins desperately needed one at this point, with the score tied and Boston menacing late Friday night at Target Field.

Minnesota Twins: Darin Mastroianni likely out until mid-July

St. Paul Pioneer Press — Darin Mastroianni's stunted season is more uncertain with news that the speedy Twins outfielder will have surgery on his left ankle to repair a bone chip, a procedure that will keep him off the field for six weeks and likely out of the lineup until mid-July.

Anniversary day: The David Wells perfect game against the Twins

Minneapolis Star-Tribune — It was 15 years ago today that Yankees pitcher David Wells pitched a perfect game against the Twins and afterward claimed he was half-drunk while on the mound.

Minnesota Twins: Joe Mauer rests stiff back, hitting streak

St. Paul Pioneer Press — Joe Mauer awoke Friday with a stiff back so the Twins rested their hot-hitting catcher for the opener of a three-game series against the Boston Red Sox at Target Field.

Injured reliever Wood to be examined in Twin Cities

Minneapolis Star-Tribune — Twins righthander Tim Wood, who has spent the season on the disabled list because of shoulder soreness, will be examined in the Twin Cities on Friday.

Boston 3, Twins 2

Minneapolis Star-Tribune — MLB action from Target Field on Friday, May 17.

Bump in the outfield costs Twins

Minneapolis Star-Tribune — Oswaldo Arcia nudged Aaron Hicks as the center fielder was trying to throw home.

Postgame: Ortiz feels right at home in Target Field

Minneapolis Star-Tribune — Former Twins slugger now batting .471 in his old team's new ballpark

Minnesota Twins release pitcher Rafael Perez

St. Paul Pioneer Press — The Twins have released veteran reliever Rafael Perez off their Triple-A Rochester roster, assistant general manager Rob Antony said Friday.

Twins take Minnesota music out to the ballpark

Minneapolis Star-Tribune — The 4onthefloor got the call-up to lead off Target Field's new Midwest Music Series, a showcase for local bands.

BoomI That's a walk-off grand slam for Twins' No. 1 pick Buxton + video

Minneapolis Star-Tribune — Byron Buxton, the Twins' No. 1 pick in last year's amateur draft, hit a walk-off grand slam for Class A Cedar Rapids on Thursday night.

Hartman: Perkins says Twins have better feel this year

Minneapolis Star-Tribune — The closer believes the team has turned the corner following its difficulties the past two seasons.

A decade after leaving the Twins, Ortiz's passion remains strong at age 37

Minneapolis Star-Tribune — A decade after his release from the Twins, David Ortiz, at 37 years old, remains the heart of the Red Sox lineup.

Vance Worley's big start vs. Red Sox

Minneapolis Star-Tribune — The Star Tribune's Phil Miller and CineSport's Noah Coslov discuss Vance Worley's big start on Friday night against the Red Sox, the Twins 10-game stretch and Minnesota's All-Star candidates.

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