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August 13, 2009

Off DL, Meche helps Royals beat Twins (AP)

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Minnesota Twins' Mike Redmond(notes) (55) visits Carl Pavano(notes) (48) on the mound in the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009, in Minneapolis.

Gil Meche was victorious in his return from the disabled list and the Kansas City Royals dealt the Minnesota Twins a major setback in the AL Central with a 5-4 series-clinching victory Thursday. Meche (5-9) gave up four runs on seven hits in five innings of his first start since July 11, and the Royals took two of three for their first series win since a trip to Houston on June 23-25.

Royals activate, start RHP Meche (AP)

The Kansas City Royals have activated right-hander Gil Meche from the 15-day disabled list to start Thursday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Meche was placed on the disabled list July 18 with a lower back strain. He was 4-9 with a 4.50 ERA in his first 19 starts of the season. Kansas City's opening day starter is making his first start since July 11.

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