Monroe leads way as Twins down A's
Published 4/23/2008 by Kelly Thesier at Major League Baseball News
Designated hitter Craig Monroe went 3-for-4 with three RBIs off Joe Blanton on Tuesday night as the Twins defeated Oakland, 5-4, at McAfee Coliseum.
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