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Morneau's hustle, HR get Twins by Rays (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

Justin Morneau hustled to beat out a potential double play and allow the winning run to score in the ninth inning and hit an early two-run homer, leading the Minnesota Twins past the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 Tuesday night. Ben Zobrist's pinch-hit homer tied the game in the top of the ninth against Twins closer Joe Nathan (1-0).