Danny Valencia homered and drove in three runs and the Oakland Athletics won their fourth straight, beating the Minnesota Twins 7-4 on Tuesday night.
Twins outfielder Miguel Sano left the game after straining his left hamstring running to first base in the third. Sano is going on the 15-day disabled list and will be replaced on the roster by Max Kepler.
Tyler Duffey (2-4) gave up at least five runs for a third consecutive start after giving up eight — five earned — through his first four starts combined.
Robbie Grossman had three of the Twins 12 hits and drove in a run.
The series wraps up Wednesday afternoon.