On Tuesday evening the Minnesota Twins and Chicago White Sox began their three game midweek series. The White Sox would eventually win 3-2 in 10 innings.
Minnesota’s Joe Ryan was outstanding, tossing six shutout innings with seven strikeouts. He only gave up one hit and walked two batters in a no-decision.
The scoring began in the top of the sixth inning on a Trevor Larnach RBI sacrifice fly, 1-0 Minnesota. In the bottom of the seventh inning Chicago would counter with a 375 foot two-run home run by Eloy Jimenez, giving the White Sox a 2-1 lead. Nick Gordon hit a 414 solo home run in the top of the eighth inning to tie the game at 2-2. Then in the bottom of the 10th inning Andrew Benintendi walked-off the Twins on an RBI single. Chicago wins 3-2.
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Twins manager Rocco Baldelli and starting pitcher Joe Ryan each met with the media after the game:
Rocco Baldelli gives his thoughts following the 3-2 loss to the White Sox. #MNTwins pic.twitter.com/xPtlSsT48V
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"I just try to go out there and fill up the zone. ... We have a really good defense."
Joe Ryan reacts to his first month on the mound following tonight's game. #MNTwins pic.twitter.com/aSa9h2bWpB
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Game two of the series will be on Wednesday evening with first pitch slated for 6:10 p.m. Louie Varland is scheduled to get the nod for the Twins.