MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Pablo López pitched six scoreless innings, Michael A. Taylor hit a two-run homer and the Minnesota Twins beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1. López extended his scoreless streak to a career-best 19 innings and had seven strikeouts. Taylor connected for his 16th homer of the season for Minnesota, which has won four of five and leads the American League Central by five games over Cleveland. Andre Jackson (0-1) gave up two runs on four hits and three walks in 4 1/3 innings for Pittsburgh, which has lost four of five.