Byron Buxton's blast, 4 RBIs carry Twins past Mariners

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Byron Buxton homered, doubled and drove in four runs as the Minnesota Twins defeated the host Seattle Mariners 5-1 Saturday night.

Buxton's three-run shot off reliever Trent Thornton in the sixth inning gave the Twins homers in 18 consecutive games, matching a franchise record.

Mitch Haniger went deep for the Mariners, who lost for just the second time in 11 home games th