Movin' on up
By defeating Boston 6-4 to complete a three-game sweep at Target Field, the Twins:
• Moved into first place for the first time after April since the final day of the 2010 season.
• Won their fourth consecutive series.
• Won their fifth consecutive game, tying their season high.
• Improved to 18-6 for the month, their first 18-victory month since August 2010.
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