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Twins Fall In Extra Innings

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Derek Norris hit a three-run homer in the 11th inning, and the Oakland Athletics bounced back from another blown save by new closer Jim Johnson to beat the Minnesota Twins 7-4 on Wednesday.

Jared Burton gave up the one-out drive by Norris, who went deep on Tuesday night, too. Dan Otero got the last eight outs for the victory in relief of Johnson, who has given up seven runs, nine hits and six walks in five appearances with the A’s.

Minnesota trailed 4-0 after a rocky first inning by Phil Hughes, who needed 40 pitches to get for his first out. Jason Kubel homered in the second inning and Brian Dozier went deep in the eighth to cut into the lead.

The Twins have placed right fielder Oswaldo Arcia on the 15-day disabled list because of a strained right wrist.

The move was made after Wednesday’s game against Oakland, retroactive to Saturday. Arcia sat out for the fourth straight game with the injury. He took full part in batting practice but still felt discomfort afterward. With left fielder Josh Willingham also hurting since he was hit Sunday on the left wrist by a pitch, the Twins couldn’t wait longer for Arcia to heal.

The contract of outfielder Darin Mastroianni was selected from Triple-A Rochester. Mastroianni played in 30 games last season for the Twins, batting .185 in 65 at-bats.

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