Byron Buxton hits for cycle, Twins top Pirates
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Twins open 3-game series with Pirates
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The Minnesota Twins had another close call injury scare Friday night. Thankfully, they seem to think Carlos Correa's ankle is fine.
The offense of the Minnesota Twins had a great afternoon at home against the Pittsburgh Pirates. They led the team to a 12-4 victory. Second Baseman Kody Clemens had 3 RBI, Left Fielder Willi Castro added 3 RBI,
George Tsamis and his Campbell, California teammates reached the 1979 Little League World Series championship game, losing in extra innings to a heavily favored Taiwan team. Taiwan produced the tournament champion ten times between 1969 and 1981.
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Dunne, the former LSU gymnast and current social media sensation, was in town to watch her boyfriend Paul Skenes pitch for the Pittsburgh Pirates. And between innings, the Twins played a celebrity lookalike game on their scoreboard. They found Dunne in the stands, and gave Livvy herself as a celebrity lookalike.
The Minnesota Twins jumped out to an early lead over the Pittsburgh Pirates thanks to a big swing from Kody Clemens, followed by a bat flip.
X-rays showed nothing troubling after a collision Friday that had Carlos Correa concerned about his reconstructed right ankle.
Jul 11, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates left fielder Tommy Pham (28) slide into second base as Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (4) tags him out but leaves the game injured in the seventh inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images / Matt Blewett-Imagn Images
The New York Mets may want to poach an outfielder this year. A trade for Minnesota Twins star Byron Buxton could be exactly what New York needs.