Big hits, strong pitching combine to power Twins over Astros
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Pablo Lopez twirled seven strong innings while Trevor Larnach and Carlos Santana slugged home runs as the visiting Minnesota Twins maximized their five extra-base hits en route to a 6-1 victory over the Houston Astros on Friday.
Lopez (5-5) snapped a three-start losing skid by matching his season high for innings pitched. He allowed one run on six hits and one walk while rec