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Marquis, Willingham help Twins break losing streak with 7-4 win over Royals

The Twins kicked their six-game losing streak to the curb by beating Kansas City 7-4 at Target Field. Jason Marquis pitched six solid innings and Josh Willingham had three hits for the Twins, who open a west coast road trip in Anaheim Monday.
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The Twins kicked their six-game losing streak to the curb by beating Kansas City 7-4 at Target Field. Jason Marquis pitched six solid innings and Josh Willingham had three hits for the Twins, who open a west coast road trip in Anaheim Monday.

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