Kennys Vargas and Kurt Suzuki each hit a two-run homer on Thursday, powering the Minnesota Twins past the visiting Kansas City Royals, 8-5, for their first series win this season.
Tommy Milone picked up his second straight victory for the Twins, recovering from a rough start to log five and a third innings.
He allowed seven hits and three walks before ceding to five relievers.
Lorenzo Cain put the Royals in front with a two-run homer in the first inning, but starter Jason Vargas struggled badly. He gave up 10 hits and a walk, failing to get an out in the fourth and leaving with a 5-3 deficit.