Quentin, Mauer homer as Twins beat split-squad Red Sox 8-6 (Yahoo Sports)

Carlos Quentin homered in his bid to earn a roster spot and Joe Mauer also connected Friday as the Minnesota Twins beat the split-squad Boston Red Sox 8-6. Tyler Duffey, competing for a spot in the Twins rotation, faced six batters in the first inning, giving up a run on three hits. Rick Porcello, Boston's No. 3 starter, went four innings and gave up three runs on six hits and a walk.