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Minnesota extends win streak to three, pounds Oakland 11-1

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OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Justin Morneau homered and had three hits and Rene Rivera hit his first home run in nearly five years, and the suddenly resurgent Minnesota Twins beat the Oakland Athletics 11-1 on Thursday.

Nick Blackburn pitched seven solid innings for Minnesota, which has won three straight -- all on the road -- following a season-high nine-game losing streak.

Trevor Plouffe also homered while Michael Cuddyer added three hits for Minnesota. Plouffe homered as part of a six-run eighth inning, the Twins' best of the season.

Hideki Matsui walked and scored for the A's, who lost their starting pitcher Tyson Ross to a strained left oblique after throwing just seven pitches.