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CHICAGO — David Festa struck out a career-high nine over five innings, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago Cubs 3-0. Minnesota drew within 3 1/2 games of AL Central-leading Cleveland, the closest the Twins have been to first place since before play on May 18. Making his fifth big league start since his debut on June 27, Festa allowed two hits and two walks while throwing 82 pitches, one more the the previous high for the 24-year-old right-hander.
