ST. LOUIS — — Michael A. Taylor and Ryan Jefferseach hit a two-run homer, and the AL Central-leading Minnesota Twinsbeat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-3 on Thursday night.
Sonny Gray (5-4) picked up the win in his first start with the Twins, giving up two runs and five hits in seven innings.
Matthew Liberatore (1-4) pitched 5 2/3 innings before chased with the bases loaded in the sixth.
Nolan Gorman (right foot) was a late scratch when he experienced discomfort in his pregame work. He fouled a ball off his foot in Wednesday’s game. He earlier missed games Sunday and with back soreness.
RHP Adam Wainwright (3-5, 7.18) faces Colorado Friday, 6:20 with the pregame, first pitch at 7:15 on KIRX.