Overview

• Byron Buxton homered in each of the first two innings and added a double for 10 total bases, his second-highest single-game mark.
• Ryan Jeffers drove in four runs, including a solo homer, to bolster Minnesota’s lineup.
• The Twins collected 17 hits and eight walks, setting season highs in doubles and extra-base hits.
• Chris Paddack allowed four runs on six hits over five innings to earn the win while Cincinnati’s Nick Martinez gave up seven runs in 2⅔ innings.
• Minnesota’s 12-5 victory ended its six-game losing streak and evened the club’s record at 37-37.