Sano, Mauer slug Twins to sweep in Seattle

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SEATTLE — Joe Mauer and Miguel Sano continued mashing Mariners pitching, and Ricky Nolasco pitched six innings of two-run ball as the Twins secured their first series sweep at Safeco Field since 2007 with a 5-4 win on Sunday.

Mauer and Sano hit back-to-back homers in the fourth inning, giving both a home run in each of the three wins in Seattle, as the Twins improved to 15-34 and matched their season-best four-game win streak. Robbie Grossman also homered for Minnesota, which totaled eight long balls while outscoring Seattle 18-11 in the series.

Coupled with a Rangers win over the Pirates, the loss dropped Seattle out of the American League West lead for the first time in two weeks at 28-21, including a 10-14 mark at Safeco. The Mariners managed just three hits — including …

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