Overview

• Buxton’s 479-foot blast off Jack Leiter gave Minnesota a 3-2 lead and ranks as the second-longest homer in MLB this season.
• His diving backhand catch in the same inning likely saved two runs as Texas threatened.
• Willi Castro’s two-run triple and Carlos Correa’s ground-rule double extended the Twins’ advantage.
• The homer was the fourth-longest at Target Field since Statcast began tracking in 2015.
• Minnesota and Texas meet again Thursday with Bailey Ober set to start for the Twins against Rangers lefty Patrick Corbin.