Article: TWINS 4, KANSAS CITY 1; Victory to savor, setback to lament; A series-opening victory came with the news that a broken foot suffered at Rochester will delay the return to the majors of outfielder Michael Cuddyer.(SPORTS)

Byline: LA VELLE E. NEAL III; STAFF WRITER

KANSAS CITY, MO. - The Twins began a three-game series against the Royals on Friday thinking they were three days away from having Michael Cuddyer back from a minor league rehabilitation assignment -- and getting a big boost for their playoff push.

His return is now in jeopardy. Cuddyer suffered a nondisplaced fracture of the second metatarsal bone in his left foot on Friday after he was hit by a line drive during Class AAA Rochester's game against Indianapolis.

The Twins held on to beat the Royals 4-1 on Friday, but Cuddyer's injury clearly dampened the celebration.

"I know how much he wanted ...

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