Twins Face the Padres Leading Series 1-0
Byron Buxton recorded his first stolen base of third base in over nine years, contributing to the Twins' third consecutive game scoring at least seven runs, manager Rocco Baldelli said.
- On Friday night, the Minnesota Twins defeated the San Diego Padres 7-4 in Minneapolis, wearing down Padres pitching over a three-hour, one-minute game.
- Opening their homestand against San Diego, the Minnesota Twins won the opener of a seven-game homestand and lead 1-0 in the three-game series.
- Royce Lewis supplied a pivotal two-out homer 405 feet over the wall for his ninth of the season, and two pitches later Trevor Larnach ripped a two-run single to center.
- The Twins bullpen preserved the late lead as Kody Funderburk earned his second career save in the ninth inning and Zebby Matthews completed a six-inning start, snapping a three-start winless streak.
- Byron Buxton produced a rare steal of third, his first attempt in more than nine years and 113th career stolen base, as the Minnesota offense scored seven runs in three consecutive games.
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Twins face the Padres leading series 1-0
The Minnesota Twins play the San Diego Padres, leading the series 1-0.
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Trevor Larnach went 3-for-4 with two RBIs and the Minnesota Twins held on for a 7-4 win over the San Diego Padres on Friday night in Minneapolis. Byron Buxton added two RBIs and two stolen bases for Minnesota, which won the opener of a seven-game homestand after a 2-4 road trip. Royce Lewis finished 2-for-3 with a solo homer. Fernando Tatis Jr. went 2-for-5 with two RBIs to lead San Diego. Gavin Sheets was 3-for-3 with a double, a walk and two r…
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