7 DAYS AGO•SUNHERALD.COM
Twins' Royce Lewis narrowly misses grand slam vs. AngelsSlumping or not, Lewis is always a threat when the bases are loaded.
Byron Buxton - Set to return FridayThe Twins will reinstate Buxton (hip) from the 10-day injured list Friday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
ImpactHip inflammation has kept Buxton on the shelf since mid-August, but after several days of running without any issues, he's now been cleared to return to the Twins' lineup for the beginning of their next series against Cincinnati. The 30-year-old outfielder was slashing .237/.338/.661 since the All-Star break before he got hurt, and he'll presumably reclaim his role as Minnesota's primary center fielder once activated.
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Twins get timely hits, hold off AngelsRoyce Lewis went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBIs, and the Minnesota Twins held on for a 6-4 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday...
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Austin Martin - Optioned to Triple-AThe Twins optioned Martin to Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
ImpactMartin has seen his playing time decrease recently, sitting out four of Minnesota's last seven games, and he'll now be pushed off the active roster to make room for Byron Buxton's (hip) impending return from the IL. Martin has slashed .252/.321/.349 with 16 RBI across 242 plate appearances in the majors this season and could return to the Twins if their outfield depth is tested in the final weeks of the season.
7 DAYS AGO•ROTOWIRE
Twins trio snaps hitless skids to fuel much-needed series victoryMINNEAPOLIS -- Not hitting is contagious, the Twins said as much throughout their extended slump -- but hitting is contagious, too, they not...
7 DAYS AGO•MLB.COM
Wallner homers, Lee breaks 0-for-19 skid to lead Twins over Angels 6-4
Matt Wallner homered for the second straight game, Brooks Lee snapped an 0-for-19 stretch with a go-ahead, two-run double and the Minnesota Twins beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-47 DAYS AGO•ASSOCIATED PRESS
On land, in the air, it's a family reunion for Twins pitcher Griffin Jax at Target FieldAs his younger brother and sister-in-law streaked across the sky in fighter jets in memory of 9/11, other relatives packed stands.
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