Twins Outshine White Sox with a 6-3 Victory, Boosting Season Record
The Minnesota Twins improved their season record to 10-13 after securing a 6-3 win over the Chicago White Sox, who now stand at 3-21. The Twins' offense was on full display as they amassed a total of 13 hits throughout the game.
The second inning proved pivotal for the Twins as they jumped ahead with four runs, setting an early tone for the game. The team's hitting statistics were impressive, boasting a .361 batting average and an on-base plus slugging (OPS) of .995. Their performance at bat included five extra-base hits and one home run, contributing significantly to their six total runs scored.
On the mound for the Twins was starting pitcher Joe Ryan who earned his first win of the season against one loss. Ryan's pitching was effective over six innings where he struck out eight batters and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 3.0 for this game. The bullpen also played its part in preserving the lead; Brock Stewart and Matt Bowman both recorded holds while Griffin Jax secured his third save despite having two losses and one blown save to his name this season.
Defensively, Minnesota did not commit any errors and displayed perfect fielding with a fielding percentage (FPCT) of 1.0 across all positions. They also managed to keep Chicago's base-stealing attempts in check, allowing three stolen bases but preventing any additional damage from occurring on these plays.
The White Sox struggled offensively against Minnesota's pitchers, managing only four hits throughout nine innings while scoring three runs—all earned—in what turned out to be their twenty-first loss of the season. Starting pitcher Garrett Crochet suffered his fourth loss despite striking out two batters across six innings pitched.
Fans can look forward to more action as the Twins are set to host Chicago again at Target Field in Minneapolis on April 25th at noon local time (5:10 PM UTC). This upcoming matchup will be broadcasted live on BSN for supporters eager to follow every pitch and hit as it happens.