Twins 12, Athletics 2
Joe Mauer matched his career high with five hits and had a season-best four RBI, Kevin Slowey won his fourth straight decision and the Twins beat the Oakland Athletics 12-2 on Friday.

Athletics report: Inside pitch
Dana Eveland's new delivery appears to have put the left-hander right back into the A's pitching plans.

Athletics report: Notes, quotes
--OF Ryan Sweeney was activated from the disabled list and went 2-for-3 with a walk and a run, lifting his average to a team-high

Athletics report: Roster

Athletics activate outfielder Sweeney from DL
The Oakland Athletics activated outfielder Ryan Sweeney from the 15-day disabled list and started him in right field against the Minnesota Twins on Thursday night.