LEADING OFF: Seattle hosts Padres in San Diego, Fried back
The Mariners open a three-game series as the home team in San Diego after the set was relocated due to air quality concerns in the Seattle areaSEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
BYRON BUXTON #25 - CENTER FIELDER - MINNESOTA TWINS
18 HR •
56 RBI •
.279 AVG
18 HR
56 RBI
.279 AVG
White Sox beat Twins 4-3 to clinch playoff spot
The White Sox clinched their first postseason berth since 2008, rallying to beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3 as Eloy Jiménez hit a tiebreaking double that capped a two-run rally in the...SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Buxton picked the right time to power up The Twins’ Chicago-centric week would indicate that the degree of difficulty once they finish their four-game set with the White Sox won’t l...
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • MLB.COM
Buxton picked the right time to power up The Twins’ Chicago-centric week would indicate that the degree of difficulty once they finish their four-game set with the White Sox won’t l...
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • MLB.COM
Twins hit 3 homers, slow down White Sox with 5-1 win
Byron Buxton and Miguel Sano each hit a two-run homer, and the Minnesota Twins denied the Chicago White Sox a chance to clinch their first playoff berth in 12 years with a 5-1 vict...SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Reaches double-digit homers Buxton went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the White Sox.
Impact Buxton went deep off White Sox starter Lucas Giolito in the fourth inning. The 26-year-old Buxton has surged lately with five homers, eight RBI and six runs scored in his last eight games. He's up to 10 long balls, 22 RBI, 16 runs scored and a stolen base through 33 contests in 2020.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers beat Padres, become 1st to clinch postseason berth
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Did Byron Buxton just miss history? Angel Hernandez screwed it all up for us
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • TWINKIETOWN.COM
Strong day at dish Buxton went 2-for-4 with an inside-the-park home run, one RBI and two runs scored Tuesday against the White Sox.
Impact Buxton led off the third inning by scalding a line drive over the head of Luis Robert. Robert went for the catch, but misplayed the ball, in turn allowing Buxton to speed his way around the bases for an inside-the-park home run. Buxton has made things happen at the plate of late, as he now has four home runs in his last seven games -- bringing his total to nine on the campaign. Overall, he's hitting .252/.255/.544 with 15 runs scored and 20 RBI across 106 plate appearances.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Dunning pitches White Sox past Twins for 6th straight win
Dane Dunning pitched seven effective innings, Luis Robert had a key two-run single and the Chicago White Sox strengthened their hold on the AL Central with a 6-2 victory over the M...SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gregorius' 2-run homer helps Phillies beat Mets 4-1
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mad dash: Buxton clubs inside-the-park HR but it came at a good time for Minnesota. The Twins' speedster hit a sharp line
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • MLB.COM
Mad dash: Buxton clubs inside-the-park HR but it came at a good time for Minnesota. The Twins' speedster hit a sharp line
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • MLB.COM
Out of Sunday's lineup Buxton is not in Sunday's lineup against Cleveland.
Impact He is hitting .320 with three home runs in 25 at-bats this month, but surprisingly has not attempted a stolen base over those eight games. LaMonte Wade will start in center field and hit seventh.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Another homer against Cleveland Buxton went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer against Cleveland on Saturday.
Impact Buxton took Zach Plesac deep in the fourth inning for his eighth home run of the season. The performance continued his recent power surge, as Buxton now has three long balls in his past four starts, including a pair in the team's weekend series against Cleveland. Despite rarely drawing a walk, Buxton has put together a decent .247/.250/.527 line to go along with 13 runs scored and 19 RBI across 96 plate appearances this season.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Hot hand Buxton joins Twins' 5-HR attack and the Twins stayed hot with him. For the second straight game, the bottom of the lineup gave Minnesota all of its production against a tou...
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • MLB.COM
Hot hand Buxton joins Twins' 5-HR attack and the Twins stayed hot with him. For the second straight game, the bottom of the lineup gave Minnesota all of its production against a tou...
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • MLB.COM
Byron Buxton homers again as Twins beat Indians 8-4
Byron Buxton homered for the second straight night, Rich Hill got his first win since July and the Minnesota Twins beat the Cleveland Indians 8-4SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bregman gets big hit as Astros rally past Dodgers
SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hits rare homer against Bieber Buxton went 1-for-3 with a home run, two RBI and a run scored Friday as he helped the Twins to a 3-1 lead over the Indians.
Impact Buxton took advantage of a hanging slider from Shane Bieber for a 2-run homer in the second to give the Twins an early 2-0 lead. The speedy outfielder is hitting .244/.247/.500 with seven home runs and 17 RBI across 90 at-bats this season.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Buxton, Twins hand Bieber 1st loss, beat Indians 3-1
Byron Buxton hit a two-run homer and Kenta Maeda pitched seven shutout innings for Minnesota, as the Twins handed ace hurler Shane Bieber his first loss of the season with a 3-1 vi...SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not starting Game 2 Buxton isn't in the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Cardinals.
Impact Buxton went hitless in three at-bats during Tuesday's matinee, and he'll take a seat for the second game. LaMonte Wade will start in center field.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Belts sixth homer Buxton went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in Monday's 6-2 win over the Tigers.
Impact Buxton followed his sixth-inning double with his sixth homer two frames later. The performance broke a 10-game drought without an extra-base hit for the center fielder, who is hitting .250/.253/.488 through 87 plate appearances on the season.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
