Overview

• The Minnesota Twins ended their season-opening slump with an 8-3 win over the Chicago White Sox, marking their first victory of 2025.
• A pivotal five-run sixth inning saw seven consecutive Twins batters reach base, including Jose Miranda's tiebreaking two-run single.
• Harrison Bader sealed the game with a three-run pinch-hit homer in the ninth inning, extending the Twins' lead and securing the win.
• Strong defensive plays, including Carlos Correa's diving catch in the eighth inning, helped prevent a potential White Sox comeback.
• Chicago's Shane Smith impressed in his MLB debut, holding the Twins scoreless through five innings before the bullpen faltered.