Byron Buxton led the Minnesota Twins to a commanding 8-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs, marking a stellar performance as the All-Star continues his breakout summer. Buxton ignited the scoring with a leadoff double and subsequently crossed home plate on Ryan Jeffers' double, catalyzing a two-run second inning. The Twins poured it on in the eighth, scoring six more runs, featuring back-to-back homers from Jeffers and Willi Castro. Harrison Bader capped the inning with a two-run blast, solidifying the win. Cubs' Justin Turner managed a late consolation homer, but it was too little, too late.

The Twins pitching staff excelled with Simeon Woods Richardson delivering five scoreless innings, and Brock Stewart contributing crucial outs. The victory keeps the Twins at the top of the AL Central, extending their home stand on a high note.

The Minnesota Twins faced another tough defeat on Sunday, falling 9-8 to the Milwaukee Brewers despite a spirited comeback effort. The loss marks their ninth defeat in the last ten games, with pitchers allowing a staggering 35 runs over the three-game series.

Byron Buxton stood out, hitting two home runs including a game-tying shot in the first inning. However, the pitching woes were evident, particularly from David Festa, who gave up eight runs in just four innings. The Twins rallied, scoring five runs between the sixth and eighth innings, thanks in large part to contributions from Ryan Jeffers and Ty France, but ultimately couldn't complete the comeback.

In a tense matchup, the Minnesota Twins faced off against the Toronto Blue Jays, ultimately suffering a 6-4 defeat. Ryan Jeffers, in a pivotal moment, was ejected after a controversial strike three call that denied the Twins a bases-loaded opportunity. This was his first career ejection, and it overshadowed a solid performance by Royce Lewis, who had an RBI single, and Trevor Larnach, who hit a powerful home run.

Despite a strong start with a three-run lead, pitching woes plagued Bailey Ober, who surrendered five runs, including two home runs, marking a rare setback for him given his recent form. The Twins’ early offensive push fizzled against the Blue Jays’ bullpen after initially capitalizing on their starter, Paxton Schultz. With the loss, the Twins have now recorded just three losses at home in their last 15 games.

The Minnesota Twins (34-27) seek to continue their dominance over the Oakland Athletics (23-40) in the series finale today. With David Festa on the mound boasting an impressive 1.39 ERA, the Twins have outscored the A's 26-8 across three games, including a decisive 6-1 victory last night where Ryan Jeffers and Harrison Bader each hit home runs. Analysts suggest a moneyline bet on the Twins, currently favored at -201, with the total runs set at 10.0.

Recent trends indicate the Twins’ strong form and a rough patch for the Athletics, who have lost their last nine games. Bettors should also note the over is hitting in 7 of the last 10 games involving these teams. With Festa's recent performance and the A's struggles, expect a focus on the Twins to cover the spread at -1.5 and possibly hit the over on total runs.

Pablo López led the Minnesota Twins to a commanding 7-0 shutout victory over the Milwaukee Brewers, marking their third consecutive shutout and 13th straight win. The Twins, who haven’t allowed a run since Wednesday, dominated with an offensive onslaught that included 18 hits, with Ryan Jeffers hitting a home run and a double, and Kody Clemens adding a homer as well. López showcased his talent, allowing only two hits and striking out six in six innings, while relievers Justin Topa, Jorge Alcala, and Kody Funderburk secured the shutout.

The game saw the Twins score in each of the first six innings, taking control early. Jeffers' impressive performance, along with Kody Clemens' contributions, emphasizes the Twins' offensive depth. This victory ties their longest winning streak since 1991, the year they last won the World Series. The Brewers, on the other hand, have struggled, being shut out in four of their last five games, a franchise first. With the upcoming matchup against the Brewers, the Twins are expected to call up Zebby Matthews to start.