Buxton, Plouffe homer to lead Twins over White Sox 8-5
Byron Buxton homered in his return to the majors, and Trevor Plouffe continued his resurgence with a two-run shot as the Twins beat the White Sox 8-5 and ended a 13-game losing streak.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Chicago White Sox
5
Minnesota Twins
8
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHW | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| MIN | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
Target Field · 20,329 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10/26 | @ Cleveland Guardians | L 0-2 | MLB |
| 10/8/26 | vs Cleveland Guardians | L 5-9 | MLB |
| 10/7/26 | vs Cleveland Guardians | L 3-9 | MLB |
| 10/5/26 | @ Cleveland Guardians | W 4-3 | MLB |
| 10/3/26 | @ Cleveland Guardians | W 3-0 | MLB |
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Play by Play
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Foul Ball 5-8
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-8
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 5-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-8
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Play Result 5-8
Sánchez doubled to deep left, Eaton scored.
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Advancing On Play 5-8
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-8
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Play Result 4-8
Suzuki doubled to deep right, Polanco scored.
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Advancing On Play 4-8
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Foul Ball 4-7
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 4-7
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 4-7
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-7
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-7
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Play Result 4-7
Abreu homered to right center (419 feet), Eaton scored.
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Advancing On Force 4-7
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 2-7
Pitch 4: in play
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-7
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Play Result 2-7
Plouffe homered to left center (398 feet), Mauer scored.
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Advancing On Force 2-7
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-5
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Play Result 2-5
Cabrera doubled to deep right, Sánchez scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-5
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-5
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Play Result 1-5
Buxton homered to left (372 feet), Suzuki and Rosario scored.
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Advancing On Force 1-5
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Advancing On Force 1-4
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Play Result 1-2
Kepler scored, Suzuki to second on wild pitch by Quintana.
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Wild Pitch 1-2
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-1
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Play Result 1-1
Suzuki singled to left, Polanco scored, Kepler to third.
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Advancing On Play 1-1
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Inning 5-8
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-8
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Play Result 5-8
Saladino grounded out to shortstop.
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Ground Out 5-8
Pitch 2: in play
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Play Result 5-8
Frazier to second on fielder's indifference.
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Fielders Indifference 5-8
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Strike Looking 5-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-8
Saladino batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-8
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Play Result 5-8
Smith lined out to center.
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Line Out 5-8
Pitch 5: in play
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Strike Looking 5-8
Pitch 4: strike 2 (looking)
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Ball 5-8
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Ball 5-8
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 5-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-8
Smith batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-8
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Play Result 5-8
García struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 5-8
Pitch 4: strike 3 (swinging)
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Strike Swinging 5-8
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 5-8
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 5-8
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-8
García batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-8
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Play Result 5-8
Frazier reached on infield single to third.
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Single 5-8
Pitch 3: in play
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Strike Looking 5-8
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 5-8
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-8
Frazier batting
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Play Result 5-8
Kintzler relieved Pressly.
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Start Inning 5-8
Top of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 5-8
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Lineup Change 5-8
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End Inning 5-8
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-8
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Play Result 5-8
Suzuki struck out swinging. Polanco caught stealing second, catcher to second.
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Caught Stealing 5-8
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Strike Swinging 5-8
Pitch 4: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 5-8
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 5-8
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Head to Head
Injuries
Minnesota Twins
- Cole Sands Out
- David Festa Out
- Mick Abel Out
- Anthony Banda Out
- Jeff Hoffman Out
Chicago White Sox
- Tanner Murray Out
- Prelander Berroa Out
- Brooks Baldwin Out
- Mike Vasil Out
- Jordan Leasure Out
Lineups
ConfirmedMIN
Brian Dozier2B15
Joe Mauer1B7
Trevor Plouffe3B80
Miguel SanoDH22
Jorge PolancoSS11
Max KeplerRF22
Kurt SuzukiC24
Eddie RosarioLF9
Byron BuxtonCF25
CHW
Adam EatonCF9
Tim AndersonSS77
Melky CabreraLF53
Jose Abreu1B79
Justin MorneauDH44
Todd Frazier3B99
Avisail GarciaRF24
Alex AvilaC6
Tyler SaladinoSS13
Substitutes
Yolmer Sanchez2B62
Kevan SmithC52
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