The Minnesota Twins completed the three-game sweep of the Chicago White Sox and extended their road winning streak to a season-high seven games. Jose Berrios showed encouraging signs of getting back on track and the potent offense delivered again.
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Box Score
Berrios: 6 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 8 K, 62% strikes (63 of 101 pitches)
Bullpen: 3 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K
Home Runs: Jake Cave (2), C.J. Cron
Multi-Hit Games: Jorge Polanco (2-for-4), Nelson Cruz (2-for-4), Eddie Rosario (2-for-5), Jake Cave (2-for-5), C.J. Cron (3-for-5), Jonathan Schoop (3-for-4).
Top 3 WPA: Cron .139, Polanco .103, Cruz .098
Singles Day in Chicago
I cannot confirm nor deny the White Sox were having a singles day promotion but it would have been fitting given the way the Minnesota offense opened the game. Their first eight hits were all singles and the Twins scored six runs before recording their first extra-base hit.
That first extra-base hit came courtesy of Jake Cave when he led off the third inning with a solo home run. C.J. Cron followed suit and blasted another solo shot to give Minnesota back-to-back home runs to open the inning.
Jake Cave would later add a second home run to his afternoon and C.J. Cron would finish a triple shy of the cycle.
Quality Start for Berrios
Jose Berrios has pitched very well for the Twins this year but has struggled over his last four starts. He struggled with command throughout his start today but did a good job limiting the damage and earned only his second quality start over his last five outings.
With the postseason quickly approaching, it’s important that Berrios is able to get back on track.
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By Associated Press