Minnesota Twins tops Chicago White Sox 9-6
Game Summary
Minnesota Twins defeated Chicago White Sox 9-6.
The turning point came in the bottom of the 4th. Minnesota Twins pushed across 4 runs to seize control of the game.
A full-blown slugfest: 15 combined runs and 21 hits on the day.
Key Players
Miguel Vargas led Chicago White Sox's offense, going 3-for-5, 2 HR, 4 RBI. Chicago White Sox reliever Brandon Eisert threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Tristan Gray led Minnesota Twins's offense, going 1-for-3, 1 HR, 5 RBI. Minnesota Twins reliever Kody Funderburk threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 0 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Pitching Report
Chicago White Sox starter David Sandlin: 4.0 IP, 8 H, 8 ER, 4 K, 4 BB (80 pitches). Failed to complete five innings, leaving extra burden on the bullpen. Bullpen: 4.0 IP, 1 ER, 2 K (ERA 2.25).
Minnesota Twins starter Joe Ryan: 6.0 IP, 8 H, 4 ER, 9 K, 0 BB (98 pitches). 2 HR allowed is a troubling rate of long-ball damage. Bullpen: 3.0 IP, 2 ER, 2 K (ERA 6.00).
Hitting Analysis
Chicago White Sox: 11 H, 6 RBI (team AVG 0.282). 7 extra-base hits (3 HR) — impressive power display.
Multi-hit games: Sam Antonacci (2-for-5), Miguel Vargas (3-for-5, 2 HR, 4 RBI), Andrew Benintendi (2-for-4, 1 HR, 2 RBI), Tristan Peters (2-for-4).
Minnesota Twins: 6 H, 8 RBI (team AVG 0.250). Includes 1 HR.