ANGELS USE HOLLINS' MUSCLE TO OVERPOWER TWINS : ANGELS 5, MINNESOTA 3.

Byline: Marc J. SpearsDaily News Staff Writer

Dave Hollins threw two punches that KO'd the Minnesota Twins Saturday night.

But the Angels third baseman's postgame bout with diabetes made it tough to enjoy his heroic performance.

Hollins hit two home runs during the Angels' 5-3 victory over the Twins in front of 19,147 at Anaheim Stadium.

At least 20 minutes after the game, Hollins' cold locker-room seat was keeping the media company. After time continued to pass, Angels spokesman Bill Robertson said Hollins would not be able to take questions because of his ``diabetic condition.''

Robertson said, ``(Hollins) told me, `Bill I just don't feel good.' ''

Hollins' mammoth game also included a 3-for-4 batting performance, two runs and a season-high four RBI. The 31-year-old, who is batting .306, entered the game hitless in his past eight at-bats.

``This guy goes out on a daily basis and pounds it out,'' Angels manager Terry Collins said. ``We have a lot of guys that have to deal with pain. But I don't know if anybody has to deal with what this guy has to deal with on a daily basis.

``He has to be careful of his diet and there are many things we have to monitor. He just continues to (play hard) and he doesn't let anything affect his play.''

With two outs in the bottom of the first, Hollins' first homer came off a 2-2 pitch from Minnesota starter Scott Aldred (2-8).

Minnesota tied it in the second when Pat Meares' two-out single scored Marty Cordova.

During the third inning, the Angels went ahead 5-1 with a four-run outburst, which included a three-run homer by Hollins. After a Tony Phillips walk and a Darin Erstad single, Hollins roped an 0-1 pitch by Aldred 392 feet.

Long ball No. 2 resulted in Hollins' second multihomer game of his career with the other coming on May 19, 1992 as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies against Houston. Also, it was just the second multihomer game for the Angels this season with Jim Edmonds earning the other on May 18 against Milwaukee.

The Angels entered the fourth with a 5-1 advantage, but starter Chuck Finley struggled to keep it intact. The left-hander allowed a one-out solo 430-foot homer to Ron Coomer that trimmed Anaheim's lead to 5-2. In the next inning, Finley loaded the bases with no outs, but escaped with giving up just one run when Chuck Knoblauch scored from third on a double play.

After the fifth, the 34-year-old was relieved of his duties. In five innings, Finley struck out six but allowed three runs.

Notes: Although Angels pitchers Mark Langston and Mark Gubicza are out indefinitely, general manager Bill Bavasi said he isn't looking to trade for a starting pitcher because the price would be too high. Instead, Bavasi plans to give LHP Matt Perisho a chance to prove himself. . . . Center fielder Jim Edmonds was out of the lineup for the second game in a row with a bruised left knee. He is listed as day-to-day. Anderson, a usual left fielder, played center field for just the second time of his career. . . . Second baseman Luis Alicea, who has been out since Friday with a right-hamstring injury he suffered Thursday, will return to action Tuesday against Kansas City. . . . Gubicza met with team physician Lewis Yocum Saturday night about his medical status. Gubicza, who has missed 42 games with right-shoulder discomfort, isn't expected to start throwing again until July 1 and is being considered for arthroscopic surgery.