Trevor Larnach launched a three-run homer during Minnesota's six-run fourth inning, and the Twins opened a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels with an 11-4 win on Friday night in Minneapolis.

Pablo Lopez was solid in his return to the mound and the Twins' offense broke out for a season-high in runs scored as they crushed the Angels 11-4 on Friday night at Target Field. Lopez made his first start since April 8 after a stint on the 15-day injured list due to a hamstring strain.

In a game that the Twins couldn't lose, they got help from their opponents' defense and some late-inning heroics from Trevor Larnach and Byron Buxton to deliver a much-needed victory. Here's how the game unfolded.