Minnesota Twins 2
Chicago White Sox 7
The Minnesota Twins dropped their fourth straight game on Saturday, losing to Chicago 6-2. Despite a first inning lead, the Twins couldn’t hold and lost their 22nd game of the season.
1. Calling all arms
Chicago scored at least a run in all but three innings on Saturday. The Twins came into the game allowing the most runs in the American League.
2. Park leaves with injury
In the top of first, Byung Ho Park was hit by a pitch from Chris Sale and it resulted in him leaving the game. Joe Mauer was scheduled to have the night off, but he entered in the bottom half replacing Park.
Park left with right knee contusion. Day to day.
— Mike BerardinoNDI (@MikeBerardino) May 7, 2016
3. Rough return Santana
Ervin Santana pitched for first time since being activated from the DL, and it did not go well. He threw 81 pitches (49 for strikes) in 3.1 innings and allowed 50 percent of the baserunners he faced to reach.
Ervin Santana has faced 8 hitters, and given up 4 hits and a walk. Leads 2-1, but doesn't look sharp yet in his return from DL.
— Phil Miller (@MillerStrib) May 7, 2016
Tweet of the Night:
Six 3-game sweeps in first 31 games could be world record. I'll put @Kurkjian_ESPN and his wacky crew on it. @nguyenhv91 @trobec
— Patrick Reusse (@Patrick_Reusse) May 8, 2016
Up Next:
Tyler Duffey (0-1) takes the mound on Sunday for the series finale against Chicago’s Jose Quintana (4-1).
