Article: TWINS 4, KANSAS CITY 3; Injury to Cuddyer mars win over Royals; The Twins broke their three-game losing streak, but their right fielder's status is uncertain after he hurt his index finger.(SPORTS)

Byline: LA VELLE E. NEAL III; STAFF WRITER

Twins outfielder Michael Cuddyer's motto for 2008 -- 162 games, no excuses -- is being put to the test five games into the season.

Cuddyer left Friday's game in the third inning because of a dislocated and lacerated right index finger following a headfirst (handfirst?) dive into third base. He was taken to the Hennepin County Medical Center for X-rays and missed the rest of the Twins' 4-3 victory over Kansas City.

The Twins were awaiting late word of how the severe the injury was. A dislocated finger can be popped back into place and Cuddyer could try to play based on his threshold for pain. Another ...

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