Sano, Vargas power Twins to 9-7 win over White Sox
Miguel Sano and Kennys Vargas each hit a long home run to help the Minnesota Twins bounce back from a demoralizing sweep by beating the Chicago White Sox 9-7 on Tuesday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Chicago White Sox
7
Minnesota Twins
9
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHW | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| MIN | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
Target Field · 26,095 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 |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 7-9
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-9
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-9
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-9
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Play Result 7-9
Sanó singled to deep right, Adrianza scored, Sanó to second on error by right fielder A. García.
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Advancing On Play 7-9
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Foul Ball 7-8
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-8
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-8
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 7-8
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 7-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-8
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 7-8
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 7-8
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 7-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-8
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 7-8
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 7-8
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-8
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-8
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 7-8
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-8
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Play Result 7-8
Abreu homered to right (365 feet).
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Foul Ball 6-8
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-8
Pitch 4: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-8
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Play Result 6-8
Buxton singled to left center, Mauer scored, Rosario to third.
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Advancing On Play 6-8
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Foul Out 6-7
Pitch 2: in play
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-7
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Play Result 6-7
Sánchez tripled to right, A. García and Anderson scored.
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Advancing On Force 6-7
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Advancing On Force 5-7
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Foul Ball 4-7
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-7
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Out 4-7
Pitch 2: in play
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Foul Ball 4-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-7
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-7
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-7
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-7
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-7
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-7
Pitch 4: 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
Castro singled to left, Rosario scored.
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Advancing On Play 4-7
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-6
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Play Result 4-6
Vargas homered to center (483 feet), Grossman and Mauer scored.
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Advancing On Force 4-6
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Advancing On Force 4-5
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-3
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End Inning 7-9
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-9
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Play Result 7-9
Abreu grounded out to shortstop.
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Ground Out 7-9
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-9
Abreu batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-9
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Play Result 7-9
Cabrera lined out to left.
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Line Out 7-9
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Looking 7-9
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-9
Cabrera batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-9
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Play Result 7-9
Hanson flied out to center.
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Fly Out 7-9
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Looking 7-9
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-9
Hanson batting
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Play Result 7-9
Hanson hit for Engel.
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Play Result 7-9
Kintzler relieved Rogers.
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Start Inning 7-9
Top of the 9th inning
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End Inning 7-9
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-9
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Play Result 7-9
Vargas struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 7-9
Pitch 3: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 7-9
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-9
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-9
Vargas batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-9
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Play Result 7-9
Mauer struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 7-9
Pitch 3: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 7-9
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 7-9
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-9
Mauer batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-9
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Play Result 7-9
Kepler singled to right, Sanó to third.
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Advancing On Play 7-9
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Single 7-9
Pitch 5: in play
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Strike Looking 7-9
Pitch 4: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 7-9
Pitch 3: ball 3
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Ball 7-9
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 7-9
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-9
Kepler batting
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Head to Head
MIN wins series 2-1
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
Eduardo EscobarSS3
Miguel Sano3B22
Robbie GrossmanRF8
Joe Mauer1B7
Kennys VargasDH92
Eddie RosarioLF9
Byron BuxtonCF25
Jason CastroC18
Substitutes
Ehire AdrianzaSS13
Max KeplerRF22
CHW
Adam EngelCF5
Melky CabreraLF53
Jose Abreu1B79
Todd Frazier3B99
Avisail GarciaRF24
Matt DavidsonDH4
Tim AndersonSS77
Kevan SmithC52
Yolmer Sanchez2B62
Substitutes
Alen HansonPH38
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