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Royce Lewis hit a grand slam, Byron Buxton, Luke Keaschall, and Edouard Julien each had two hits, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 9-7.
Lewis hit his sixth career grand slam to lead the Twins past the White Sox in a battle between teams who came in with the AL's worst records.
The Twins nearly blew a four-run lead in the eighth inning. Lefty reliever Génesis Cabrera recorded only one out, giving up a hit and two walks. Justin Topa surrendered a bases-loaded walk and two RBI singles to his first three batters before inducing a foul ball against Colson Montgomery.
Before taking on the White Sox, the Braves announced a roster move, claiming outfielder Jake Fraley off waivers. He was designated for assignment by the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. The #Braves today claimed OF Jake Fraley off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds.
The Sox are confident their plan for the All-Star rookie won’t include skipping starts or shutting him down early.
Three Chicago White Sox veteran outfielders share some of the steps they take to navigate the “dog days” of August.
Twins’ right-hander Mick Abel, acquired in the Jhoan Duran trade, will likely make his debut vs. the White Sox on Saturday.
RHP Pablo López (right teres major strain), who has been sidelined since June 4, started a rehab assignment for the Triple-A Saints on Thursday in St. Paul. ... RHP Simeon Woods Richardson (illness), who is on a rehab assignment with the Saints, also pitched Thursday.