2023-05-01 13:31:34
MINNEAPOLIS — Byron Buxton hit a three-run homer as part of a seven-run third inning, Sonny Gray pitched six solid innings and the Minnesota Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 8-4 on Sunday.
Gray (4-0) allowed one run and five hits while striking out seven. Gray has given up just three runs in 35 innings this season and increased his ERA, the best in the majors, to 0.77.
Minnesota took three of four against Kansas City and has won six of eight.
Buxton homered for the second straight game, the fourth of his last five games. The Twins homered in 13 straight games, registering 22 in that span.
Brady Singer (2-3) lasted just 2 2-3 innings for the Royals, allowing eight runs on five hits and three walks.
Vinnie Pasquantino had three hits for Kansas City, including a two-run single in the ninth before Jhoan Durán entered with two outs for his sixth save.
The Royals’ 21 losses in April tie the club record for losses in any calendar month.
For the Twins, Puerto Ricans Willi Castro 3-1 with a run scored and an RBI, and Christian Vázquez 4-1 with two RBIs.
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