Twins rout Red Sox as Crochet exits early
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MINNEAPOLIS — On Monday, Victor Caratini and Ryan Jeffers each hit home runs and drove in three runs as the Minnesota Twins defeated the Boston Red Sox 13-6, knocking starter Garrett Crochet out in the second inning; Ryan Kreidler and Byron Buxton also homered. Bailey Ober allowed four runs, struck out seven, and took the win in six innings.
MINNEAPOLIS — On Monday, Victor Caratini and Ryan Jeffers each hit home runs and drove in three runs as the Minnesota Twins defeated the Boston Red Sox 13-6, knocking starter Garrett Crochet out in the second inning; Ryan Kreidler and Byron Buxton also homered. Bailey Ober allowed four runs, struck out seven, and took the win in six innings.
Crochet (2-2) allowed 11 runs, 10 earned, on nine hits with three walks in 1 2/3 innings, the shortest start of his career; the Twins rallied with a four-run first and seven-run second inning. Minnesota has won seven of its last eight games, while Boston received a homer from Jarren Duran and two hits and two runs from Caleb Durbin on Monday.
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Timeline
- 1. Monday: Twins score four runs in the first inning against Garrett Crochet.
- 2. Monday: Twins score seven runs in the second inning; Crochet is removed.
- 3. Monday: Victor Caratini and Ryan Jeffers each homer and drive in three runs.
- 4. Monday: Bailey Ober pitches six innings, allowing four runs and striking out seven; recorded the win.
- 5. After game: Twins noted to have won seven of their last eight games; Boston records loss.
Why it matters
If you're a Twins fan, this is a great time to celebrate. The team's on a hot streak, winning seven of their last eight games. If you're a Red Sox supporter, it's a tough loss, but every game is a new chance. Keep an eye on the next match-up.
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