On the day Corey Koskie was honored with induction into the Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame, the Twins carried that positive energy onto the field with an impressive 8-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers at Target Field. The game featured a standout performance highlighted by Byron Buxton Twins home run, which helped Minnesota take control early and maintain momentum throughout the game.

Strong Offensive Showing Behind Buxton, Lewis, and Lee

The Twins’ offense came alive quickly, with home runs from Byron Buxton, Royce Lewis, and Brooks Lee setting the tone. Lee’s grand slam in the third inning marked both his first career grand slam and the team’s first of the season, stretching the lead to 7-1 and effectively putting the game out of reach. Over 9.2 innings pitched against their former teammate Chris Paddack, Minnesota managed 15 hits and five home runs, showcasing their powerful lineup against the Tigers’ pitching.

Pitching Staff Holds Tigers to One Run

On the mound, Thomas Hatch started strongly, allowing only one earned run over five innings. The bullpen — featuring Michael Tonkin, Cole Sands, Gensis Cabrera, and Erasmo Ramirez — combined to maintain a clean performance, preserving the Twins’ large lead and securing the final 8-1 score. This balanced effort between offense and pitching was crucial to the team’s commanding win.

Looking Ahead for the Minnesota Twins

With this victory, the Twins improved their season record to 58-66. The team has a day off on Monday before returning home to face the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday at 6:40 p.m. CT at Target Field. The momentum from this strong performance, particularly Byron Buxton‘s home run, could provide a needed boost as they prepare for the next phase of their schedule.