MLB wrap: Twins complete sweep of White Sox, extend winning streak to 6

Alexis Mansanarez

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The Twins have been tough to beat and the White Sox did not have an answer for them in their three-game series this weekend.

Minnesota completed a sweep of Chicago on Sunday with a 7-0 win. It is the first time the Twins (36-16) are 20 games over .500 since the end of the 2010 season.

The win also gives Minnesota a 10-game lead in the American League Central.

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Jake Odorizzi battled severe congestion in his start but still pitched 5 1/3 innings while allowing just one hit. It was the fourth time this season Odorizzi gave up a lone hit. He struck out nine before he was replaced by Matt Magill.

“(Odorizzi) threw the ball exceptionally well,” manager Rocco Baldelli said, via MLB.com. “(He) fought through his start, because he’s obviously not feeling well. We knew that as he was going through it. ... He doesn’t sound the best, but he performed nicely.”

Max Kepler and Eddie Rosario accounted for all of the Twins' runs. Rosario started the scoring with a three-run home run in the third inning. Kepler added an RBI double that frame and followed it up with another three-run homer in the seventh.  

Dylan Covey was charged with the loss for the White Sox. 

Studs of the Night

Blue Jays rookie infielder Cavan Biggio recorded his three first major league hits, including a home run.

Justin Turner was 5 for 5 in the Dodgers' 11-7 win over the Pirates.

Brewers starter Brandon Woodruff struck out 10 and allowed just one hit as Milwaukee beat Philadelphia, 9-1. Woodruff moved to 7-1 (3.22 ERA) on the season.

Duds of the Night

Kyle Schwarber came up short for the Cubs. The leadoff hitter was 0 for 5 in Chicago's 10-2 loss to Cincinnati.  

Mike Leake had a tough go against the Athletics. The Mariners starter gave up five earned runs in 6 2/3 innings of work in a 7-1 loss. 

Highlights

There was no doubt about this one from Mike Trout.

Another game, another home run for Christian Yelich. He now has 21 on the season.

What's Next?

Mets (26-26) at Dodgers (35-18), 8 p.m. ET — The Mets will try to build off their recent success when they face the Dodgers on Monday. New York has won its last two series and are 4 1/2 games behind the first-place Phillies in the National League East. The Mets will start Jacob deGrom (3-5, 3.72 ERA) in the series opener. The Dodgers will counter with Clayton Kershaw (4-0, 3.33) after sweeping the Pirates. 

 

Alexis Mansanarez