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Twins get hitting and pitching in win at Tigers
Pablo Lopez pitched seven strong innings, Minnesota batters backed him with four homers and the Twins cruised past the host Detroit Tigers, 9-3, on Friday night. Lopez (9-7) gave up two runs and six hits while notching seven strikeouts. Byron Buxton and Christian Vazquez homered and drove in two runs apiece. Matt Wallner and Trevor Larnach had solo shots and Willi Castro added two RBIs for the Twins. Javier Baez homered for the second straight game for Detroit. Keider Montero (1-4) allowed six runs (five earned) and eight hits in five innings. Prior to the game, Detroit's All-Star outfielder Riley Greene was placed on the 10-day injured list due to a right hamstring strain. An MRI detected a mild strain. The Twins took a 2-0 lead three batters into the contest. Buxton clubbed his 12th homer of the season and Larnach followed with his 11th long ball. Wallner made it 3-0 with his one-out blast in the second inning. Detroit sliced Minnesota's advantage to 3-2 in the third. Carson Kelly was hit by a pitch and, one out later, Baez lifted his two-run shot over the left center field wall. The Twins extended their lead to 6-2 in the fourth. Wallner walked and advanced to third on Vazquez's two-out single. Vazquez stole second before Castro slapped an opposite-field single. Both runners scored and Castro went all the way to third on a throwing error by second baseman Colt Keith. Buxton followed with an RBI double. With Joey Wentz on the mound, Minnesota made it 8-2 in the sixth. Brooks Lee had a one-out single prior to Vazquez's fifth homer. Detroit loaded the bases with no outs in the seventh but failed to push across a run. Lopez set down the next three batters on a fielder's choice and two popouts to preserve the six-run advantage. The Tigers scored a run in the eighth off Josh Staumont when Mark Canha was hit by a pitch, moved to second when Matt Vierling walked and scored on Bligh Madris' single. Minnesota tacked on a run in the ninth on Lee's bases-loaded walk. --Field Level Media.
'Down for the Challenge' happening at TCO Stadium
Saturday is the first time Vikings fans will get to see a public practice at TCO Stadium during training camp, but the Salvation Army is also hoping to get some attention at the Vikings Omni Hotel. People will be rappelling down the building for an extremely important fundraising event. The real "touchdown" is to help the 20,000 people the Salvation Army estimates to be without a home in Minnesota. Legendary Vikings wide receiver, Cris Carter shares why each dollar is so important, and how the event has grown into a “mini-state fair.”
Byron Buxton homers and doubles to lead Twins to 9-3 win over Tigers
DETROIT (AP) — Byron Buxton hit a home run and a double, Christian Vázquez had a homer and three hits and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 9-3 on Friday night. “I think everybody put something on the table to win this game,” said Vázquez, who has three of his five homers this season against the Tigers. “When I swing at pitches at zone, I get different results. I feel good and I have confidence in myself.”
Vegas leads Kuchar by one as both try to end PGA win drought
Jhonattan Vegas birdied six of the last eight holes on Saturday to grab a one-stroke Atlanta Open lead over Matt Kuchar with each trying to end a PGA win drought. Venezuela's Vegas, who turns 40 next month, tapped in for birdie at the par-5 18th to finish an eight-under par 63 and stand on 16-under 197 after 54 holes at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minnesota.
Twins pitcher Zebby Matthews enters MLB's top 100 prospects list
Twins pitcher Zebby Matthews, who was recently promoted to Triple-A St. Paul, has entered MLB's top 100 prospects list. He's now the sixth Twins prospect in the updated top 100. Only two other organizations have at least six prospects on the list. 5. Walker Jenkins. 13. Brooks Lee. 26. Emmanuel...
Funeral service held for Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson
A funeral was held Friday to remember two of the three men killed in a Prince George's County crash. Loved ones held a service to remember Minnesota Vikings Khyree Jackson and Isaiah Hazel at the First Baptist Church of Glenarden International.
Rudy Gobert Is Going Viral After Being Posterized
A couple of years ago, the Minnesota Timberwolves drew mockery and criticism for how much they gave up to get Rudy Gobert. He’s one of the best rim protectors in the league, but he’s constantly been exposed in the playoffs, which is why most fans — and even some of his colleagues — believe he’s overhyped, overpaid, and overrated.
Official: Loons Sign Kelvin Yeboah
Minnesota United announced today that the club has signed Ghanaian-Italian striker Kelvin Yeboah to a three-and-a-half-year Designated Player contract, with a club option for 2028. Yeboah will join the Loons and occupy an international roster spot pending receipt of his P-1 Visa and ITC. “The most important thing is always...
4 Things VikingsTerritory Got Wrong This Offseason
The Minnesota Vikings began their offseason six months ago, and VikingsTerritory was right there, along for the ride with analysis, opinions, and predictions. 4 Things VikingsTerritory Got Wrong This Offseason. On predictions, we missed the boat on a handful of items — the nature of the beast when attempting to...
Minnesota Twins Get Another Star Infielder Back
The All-Star Break is in the rearview mirror, and the Minnesota Twins are getting healthy for the stretch run. Royce Lewis returned to the lineup on Friday night after missing just over three weeks. One day later, he’s getting a fellow infield teammate back. Jose Miranda returns for Minnesota...
Wild trade candidates deep into 2024 NHL offseason
The Minnesota Wild fell short of playoff expectations in 2023-24. Minnesota did make the 2023 postseason after an incredible regular season. However, they were no match for the Dallas Stars as Dallas defeated them in the first round. In 2023-24, the Wild were well out of the playoff race even after firing head coach Dean Evason after 19 games.
Can the Vikings’ Terrifying Trifecta Top 30 Sacks?
If all goes well, the Vikings’ terrifying trifecta — edge rushers Jonathan Greenard, Andrew Van Ginkel, and Dallas Turner — will be causing a lot of sleepless nights for opposing offensive coordinators. Recently, former Vikings GM Jeff Diamond spoke about the pass rushers on Vikings Territory. “I...
Canada's Pendrith charges late to seize PGA 3M Open lead
Canada's Taylor Pendrith, seeking his second title of 2024, birdied three of the last four holes to grab a two-stroke lead after Friday's second round of the PGA's 3M Open. Pendrith fired a seven-under par 64 and remained bogey free after 36 holes to stand on 12-under 130 at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minnesota.
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