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Dietrich Enns made his MLB debut on the mound for the Twins, lasting 2.1 innings while allowing two runs (one earned) on five hits and one walk. Enns also had an infield single in the game despite the fact he hadn't had an at-bat for over eight years.

The Twins will wrap up their home-and-home series with the Brewers Thursday night in Miwaukee. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 on AM 1240 WJON.

The Twins improve to 55-56 with the win and are now just 1.5 games out of a Wild Card spot in the American League. Minnesota heads to Milwaukee to play two games at Miller Park beginning Wednesday.

The Twins host Milwaukee again Tuesday night at Target Field. The game can be heard on AM 1240 WJON, with first pitch scheduled for 7:10.

Minnesota got within a run with a four-run bottom of the second inning, with Brian Dozier and Max Kepler each supplying two-run home runs off of Rangers starter Nick Martinez.

The Minnesota Twins lost 4-1 Saturday to the Texas Rangers at Target Field.

44-year-old Twins starter Bartolo Colon pitched a complete game in the Twins 8-4 victory over the Texas Rangers Friday night at Target Field.

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Joey Gallo's three-run home run proved to be the deciding blow for Texas in the top of the third inning. Twins starter Adalberto Mejia lasted just four innings while allowing four runs on seven hits and three walks.

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Ervin Santana pitched a complete game to earn his 12th win of the season. The Twins' ace allowed two runs on four hits and one walk while striking out nine. Santana also had a two-run single in the second inning, giving him five runs batted in on the year.

Jose Berrios took the tough-luck loss for Minnesota after tossing seven innings while allowing just one run on two hits. The Twins managed just three hits against Padres starter Jhoulys Chacin.