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Mauer, Twins look to build on success against Angels

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MINNEAPOLIS — Adalberto Mejia has thrown two straight consecutive starts, adding to the idea that the Minnesota Twins found a rotation stalwart in a trade with the San Francisco Giants last year.

The Los Angeles Angels also believe they acquired a young starter in a trade last season — from Minnesota.

Right-hander Alex Meyer, who dazzled for Los Angeles during a busy month of June, will make his first start of July against the Twins at Target Field on Monday. Mejia will try to keep his strong run of starts going for Minnesota.

Meyer (3-4, 3.