Outman (4-0) got the victory, allowing three runs on four hits with seven strikeouts and two walks for the A's, who have won a season-best seven straight games.
was perfect in the ninth to get his fifth save.
Jack Hannahan stroked a three-run double for the A's.
Twins' starter Anthony Swarzak went 3 2/3 innings, allowing three runs on four hits.
Losing pitcher Luis Ayala (1-2) gave up the home run to Cust in the Twins' third straight loss.
Matt Tolbert had two RBI for Minnesota.
Copyright 2009 by United Press International.
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