Cuddyer homers to lead Twins past Orioles

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By The Associated Press - Fort Myers, FL
Mar 12, 2010 - 8:26:57 AM

Michael Cuddyer homered, reigning AL MVP Joe Mauer had two hits and the Minnesota Twins beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-3 on Thursday night.

The game was called after eight innings because of rain.

Kevin Millwood, in line to be Baltimore's opening-day starter, was hit hard again. He was charged with five runs and nine hits over 2 2-3 innings and has a 29.70 ERA this spring.

Scott Baker, slated to start on opening day for Minnesota, worked three effective innings. He limited Baltimore to five hits, including Robert Andino's homer in the third.

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