Minneapolis, Sept. 16: Nick Punto drove in two runs and Orlando Cabrera had a solo home run Tuesday in Minnesota's 5-4 win over the Cleveland Indians.
Joe Mauer went 2-for-3 to drive in a run and raise his batting average to .373, the best in the majors.
Joe Rauch (3-1) picked up the win in relief of starter Scott Baker, who lasted 5 1/3 innings. Joe Nathan earned his 40th save.
Fausto Carmona (3-11) took the loss after giving up five runs on nine hits in 5 1/3 innings.
Matt La Porta had two RBI for Cleveland, including a solo home run in the ninth inning. Jamey Carroll had two hits and an RBI.
