Times wires
Friday, June 3, 2011
Twins 5, Royals 2
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Carl Pavano picked up his 100th career victory and Michael Cuddyer homered for the Twins. Pavano, who was 0-3 with a 5.28 ERA in six May starts, won for the first time since April 24. He held the Royals to two runs and eight hits in his first complete game since Sept. 10 after throwing seven complete games last year. He threw 83 strikes in 112 pitches. Cuddyer homered off rookie left-hander Danny Duffy in the third.