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Perkins puts Twins into AL Central lead (AP)

 
Glen Perkins pitched eight innings and Denard Span and Delmon Young homered for the Minnesota Twins, who took over first place in the AL Central with a 9-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night. The win was the fourth straight and ninth in 11 games for the Twins, who moved a half-game in front of the Chicago White Sox, who lost 9-4 to Tampa Bay. (link)

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