NEW YORK – Torii Hunter hit a two-run homer and Scott Baker pitched five effective innings to help the Minnesota Twins beat the New York Mets 6-2 on Wednesday night.

Joe Mauer also drove in two runs for Minnesota, which won two of three in its first series at Shea Stadium since 2002. Johan Santana tossed a four-hitter in the Twins’ 9-0 victory Tuesday night and Baker allowed two runs and seven hits in the finale.