The Minnesota Twins (43-49) have now won eight of the last nine games following an 11-8 win over the Tampa Bay Rays Friday night at Target Field.

Jake Cave had three hits and a pair of RBIs, Robbie Grossman added three hits, and Joe Mauer homered and drove in four runs to help power the Minnesota offense to the win.

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Minnesota starter Jake Odorizzi pitched against his former team for the first time, and had a rough go -- giving up six runs in just 4¹⁄3 innings. Trevor Hildenberger pick up the win in relief of starter Jake Odorizzi.

Next: The Twins host the Tampa Bay Rays again this afternoon at Target Field at 1:10 PM CT (TV: Fox Sports North, Radio: 1240 WJON.)

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