The Minnesota Twins extended their dominance over the Chicago White Sox with a thrilling 8-6 victory in 11 innings on Monday night. This win marks their eighth consecutive victory against the struggling White Sox, who currently hold the worst record in Major League Baseball.
Late-Inning Heroics Secure the Win
The game remained tied 6-6 after a back-and-forth battle throughout the regulation innings. In the top of the 11th, rookie Brooks Lee delivered a clutch RBI single, plating Max Kepler (who began the inning on second base) for the go-ahead run. Byron Buxton then scampered home on a soft groundout by Manuel Margot, sealing the win for Minnesota.
Lee was the key tonight 💪 pic.twitter.com/Iq0yZBt6Ye
— Minnesota Twins (@Twins) July 9, 2024
Twins Pitching Staff Combines for Victory
Jhoan Duran pitched a scoreless 10th inning to earn the win, while Kody Funderburk slammed the door shut in the 11th with a perfect inning, securing his first career save. The bullpen came in relief of starter Chris Paddack, who allowed two runs in his return from a 15-day injured list stint.
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Offensive Outbursts Throughout
Both teams showcased offensive firepower throughout the contest. Minnesota’s Carlos Correa launched a solo homer in the 7th inning, while Trevor Larnach got the party started with a first-inning homer. Byron Buxton chipped in with three hits and an RBI for the Twins.
White Sox Show Flashes of Potential
Despite the loss, the White Sox showcased glimpses of their offensive capabilities. Catcher Martín Maldonado, batting a lowly .101 entering the game, surprised everyone with his third home run of the season. Oft-injured slugger Eloy Jiménez snapped a 10-game RBI drought with a run-scoring hit, while Nicky Lopez and Corey Julks contributed with RBIs as well.
The @Twins outlast the White Sox in 11 innings to open their three-game series. pic.twitter.com/lcxr3f0uTZ
— MLB (@MLB) July 9, 2024
Looking Ahead
The Twins aim to continue their winning streak against the White Sox as they send Bailey Ober (8-4, 4.12 ERA) to the mound on Tuesday. Chicago counters with Erick Fedde (6-3, 3.13 ERA) as they attempt to salvage the final game of the series.
