The Minnesota Twins defeated the Oakland Athletics 10-3 on Tuesday night, with Royce Lewis helping to break a slump with a big swing in the seventh inning. Lewis had been stuck in an 0-for-32 skid before his crucial hit, and the team’s victory marked a significant win for the Twins.
Injury Update on Pablo Lopez
Twins manager Rocco Baldelli announced that pitcher Pablo Lopez will likely need time off due to injury. Lopez left after throwing three warm-up pitches before the bottom of the sixth inning due to a lat strain. Baldelli stated that Lopez’s injury is not related to his previous shoulder issues but rather occurred while pitching against Brent Rooker in the fifth inning. Imaging will be done tomorrow to confirm the extent of Lopez’s injury.
Lopez expressed disappointment about potentially missing time, saying it "devastates" him because he loves playing baseball and being around his teammates.
Key Contributions to the Win
Trevor Larnach contributed significantly to Minnesota’s win with two notable performances:
- He homered for just his second extra-base hit this season against a left-hander.
- He also drove in two runs with an RBI double earlier in the game.
Willi Castro also had two home runs for Minnesota:
- One off A.J. Puk leading off the fourth inning.
- Another solo shot into right-center field against Sam Moll leading off the eighth inning.
Twins’ Season Performance
The Twins’ victory was their third straight at Target Field this season and improved their record against Oakland teams since 2017. They have taken six of seven games at home against Oakland last year and won four out of five here so far this year.
Other MLB News
In other news from around Major League Baseball:
- The Los Angeles Dodgers are considering placing closer Craig Kimbrel on the injured list after he experienced discomfort during batting practice Monday afternoon.
- The Chicago Cubs placed catcher Yan Gomes on the injured list due to right knee inflammation.
- The St. Louis Cardinals activated outfielder Tyler O’Neill from the injured list after he missed nearly four months following surgery on a broken wrist.
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