Trevor Larnach and Matt Wallner each had RBI singles during a three-run top of the 12th inning, helping to propel the Minnesota Twins to a 4-2 win over the host Boston Red Sox in the opener of a three-game series on Friday.

The Twins moved to a game ahead of the Detroit Tigers for the final American League wild card spot. Detroit lost 7-1 to the Baltimore Orioles on Friday.

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