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Craig Lowndes admits he was caught off-guard by technical director Ludo Lacroix jumping ship for DJRs Team Penske in 2017.But he says he wasnt surprised at Red Bull boss Roland Dane labelling the Frenchman as dishonest.Lacroix was stood down from all team operations ahead of the Pukekohe Supercars round after it was revealed he would be heading to the rival Ford outfit for next season.Dane had worked with Lacroix for almost 20 years and while he knew he was leaving Triple Eight Racing at the end of the season, he claimed the move was duplicitous once discovering it was to head to another team.And Triple Eights Lowndes said while understood the move was the way of competitive sport, he could also acknowledge Danes emotions.I think Roland took it more personally than anyone, and so he should, Lowndes said while watching Rally Australia at Coffs Harbour.Its one thing to move on, but its another thing to go to another team.And for Roland its more of a kick in the guts than for anyone.The distraction did little to hurt the dominant Holden team at Pukekohe where Jamie Whincup and Shave Van Gisbergen each claimed race wins at the New Zealand round.They will also reclaim the drivers championship in Sydney early next month, with Van Gisbergan all but certain to win the title unless he stumbles and hands it to Whincup.And Lowndes believes its a sign that the move wont begin a slide of the Triple Eight juggernaut, which has now won the past seven teams championships. 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Robbie Grossman, Miguel Sano and Max Kepler contributed run-scoring singles in the ninth.The Twins won for the first time in 10 games this season at Kauffman Stadium.Michael Tonkin (3-2) was the winner, while Kintzler logged his 16th save in 19 opportunities.Royals left-hander Danny Duffy was pulled with one out in the seventh, allowing four runs and eight hits, including a solo homer to Kennys Vargas in the sixth.The Twins three-run seventh included a two-run triple by Buxton, who scored on Jorge Polancos single.Twins starter Kyle Gibson failed to hold the two-run lead through the bottom of the inning. Jarrod Dyson tripled home Drew Butera and scored on Whit Merrifields single to tie the score.Orlando had two doubles, while Butera had three hits, equaling his career best, including a single to lead off the ninth.DOZIER SITSTwins 2B Brian Dozier, who is 1 for 30 after hitting his 42nd home run in his first at-bat on Sept. 22, ddid not start for the first time since May 24.dddddddddddd When you get tired you start trying to muscle the ball and hes been a little more impatient the last couple of days, Twins manager Paul Molitor said. Were down to 12 at-bats if he plays the next three games, roughly. Give up three to try to make the last 12 really good. ... Eduardo Escobar made his first start of the season at second base. He started four games there last season.ONE MORE VICTORYThe Royals need one victory in their final three games to have a winning record for the fourth consecutive year. The last time the Royals accomplished that was 1975-1980, six straight winning seasons.TRAINERS ROOMTwins: 1B Joe Mauer, who is hitless in his past 15 at-bats, missed the three games against the Royals with a quad injury.Royals: RHP Kris Medlen, who is on the 60-day DL with rotator cuff inflammation, said he is shut down until November when he will begin a throwing program. Beyond frustrating, Medlen described his season. He was 1/3 with a 7.77 ERA in six starts.UP NEXTTwins: RHP Tyler Duffey has allowed 198 base runners (161 hits), 31 walks and six hit batters in 131 innings. He will make his final start Friday at the White Sox, who will counter with LHP Carlos Rodon.Royals: RHP Yordano Ventura is 0-1 with 5.40 ERA in two starts this season against the Indians. Cleveland LHP Ryan Merritt will make his first big league start. ' ' '