Chris Paddack delivered a stellar performance on Friday night, pitching 7 1/3 innings against the San Francisco Giants, leading the Minnesota Twins to a 3-1 victory. His bid for a perfect game ended with a single in the sixth inning, yet he retired 17 consecutive batters and threw under 10 pitches in three innings. Paddack’s shutout was broken by a home run from Matt Chapman in the seventh, but he left to a standing ovation after an impressive outing. This marked his first win of the season, helping the Twins secure their sixth consecutive victory.

On the offensive side, Byron Buxton sparked the game with a triple in the first, later scoring on Trevor Larnach’s hit. The Twins added runs with contributions from Carlos Correa and Harrison Bader, bringing their record to 19-20, just a game under .500. Paddack’s return to form is a promising sign for the Twins, who are looking to build momentum in the season.