The decisive moment

Minnesota never trailed in the late going, building a two-run cushion and protecting it to the final out against Chicago. In a game where every base runner mattered, the Twins' ability to answer back kept the White Sox at arm's length and sealed the 6-4 result.

By the numbers

  • Final: Chicago White Sox 4, Minnesota Twins 6
  • Margin: two runs in a tightly contested game
  • Connor Prielipp (MIN): 4 hits, 2 RBI
  • Davis Martin (CHW): 6 hits, 3 RBI

Prielipp's four-hit afternoon set the tone for Minnesota, while Davis Martin's six knocks and three RBI kept Chicago within striking distance throughout.

What it means

The win matters in a packed picture, with the Twins among a cluster of clubs separated by just two games in the standings. Holding serve in close games like this one is exactly how Minnesota intends to climb. For the White Sox, a strong individual day from Martin offered a building block even as the result slipped away.

Minnesota navigated the night without several contributors, including Walker Jenkins and Matt Canterino, both listed day-to-day, making the tight victory all the more valuable.

What to watch next

With the standings this compressed, every Twins game now carries added weight as the 2026 MLB Regular Season grind continues. Chicago will look to turn Martin's hot bat into a fuller team effort the next time out.