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Article: Andy LaRoche homer lifts Bucs to 2-1 win over Twins

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BRADENTON, Fla. -- Andy LaRoche hit a two-run home run in the fifth inning Wednesday, lifting the Pirates to a 2-1 victory against the Minnesota Twins.

"I have something to prove after that fiasco last year," LaRoche said. "The results are starting to come a little bit. Hopefully, it will carry over to the regular season."

Last season, LaRoche hit .152 in 49 games after being traded from the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Brandon Moss began the fifth inning with a double down the left field line. LaRoche launched a 2-2 knuckleball from R.A. Dickey high over the wall in left to give the Pirates the lead.

Pirates starter Tom Gorzelanny labored through two innings, though he surrendered just one run. The ...

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