Hicks Homers But Twins Pitchers Rocked By Pirates Wednesday

Twins pitchers Kevin Correia and Vance Worley were shellacked in an 8-4 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates in Fort Myers Wednesday.

Correia allowed four runs on seven hits in three innings pitched, and Worley lasted 3.2 innings while also allowing four runs with two walks and two strikeouts.

Aaron Hicks hit his first home run of the spring early in the game, providing the afternoon's lone Minnesota highlight.

The Twins host the Boston Red Sox this afternoon at noon.