Buxton Hits 3-Run HR, Bradley Has 8 Strikeouts to Help Twins Beat Nationals 11

Brooks Lee, Twins eager to flex muscles in rematch vs. Nationals

The Minnesota Twins will look to build on their offensive explosion in the series opener when they visit the Washington Nationals on Wednesday night.

Twins down Nationals in series opener

The Minnesota Twins defeated the Washington Nationals 11-3 on Tuesday night. Taj Bradley gave up two runs over six innings of work while striking out eight batters en route to earning the win. Eric Orze gave up one run over an inning of relief. Anthony Banda and Luis Garcia each tossed a shutout inning out of the bullpen. Byron Buxton hit a home run and drove in three runs. Brooks Lee also added three RBI. Trevor Larnach had two RBI while Josh B…

Cade Cavalli struggles, and Nationals are thumped by Twins

The 11-3 loss dropped Washington to 4-13 at Nationals Park, the worst home record in baseball.

Buxton hits 3-run HR, Bradley has 8 strikeouts to help Twins beat Nationals 10-3

WASHINGTON (AP) — Byron Buxton hit a three-run homer, Brooks Lee drove in three runs and Taj Bradley struck out eight in six solid innings to help the Minnesota Twins beat the Washington Nationals 11-3 on Tuesday night.

Bradley, balanced offense leads Twins past Nationals

Byron Buxton hit a three-run home run, Taj Bradley pitched six strong innings and the Minnesota Twins beat the host Washington Nationals 11-3 on Tuesday. Brooks Lee had three hits and drove in three runs for the Twins, who have won back-to-back games for the first time since a four-game run April 11-14. Bradley (4-1) allowed two runs on four hits. He struck out eight and walked two. Curtis Mead and Jose Tena each had two hits for Washington, whi…

Minnesota 11, Washington 3