Article: TWINS 8, KANSAS CITY 2; Good for what ails you; Licking their wounds from a lost homestand, the Twins got just what the doctor ordered: a trip to Kansas City. Brad Radke's solid pitching, Justin Morneau's timely hitting and the Royals' erratic play led to a Minnesota victory.(SPORTS)

Byline: Joe Christensen; Staff Writer

Kansas City, Mo. -- After looking so flat for two games at home, the Twins hit the road with a new gusto Thursday night, feasting on a hapless opponent.

Yes, the Kansas City Royals were a welcome sight for sore eyes. Brad Radke cruised through eight innings, iffy shoulder and all, and Justin Morneau helped break things open early with two big hits in an 8-2 victory at Kauffman Stadium.

The Twins pulled within two games of Boston for the wild-card lead, shaking off the doldrums after being outscored 19-2 in their previous two games against Texas.

Manager Ron Gardenhire missed his fourth consecutive ...

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