The decisive moment
The Minnesota Twins controlled the late innings and led by as many as three runs en route to a 9-6 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night. In a back-and-forth slugfest, Minnesota's offense did just enough to keep Chicago at arm's length.
By the numbers
- Final score: Minnesota 9, Chicago 6
- 15 combined runs — a true shootout at Target Field
- Tristan Gray drove in a team-high 5 runs for Minnesota
- Miguel Vargas paced Chicago with 3 hits and 4 RBI
- David Sandlin added 4 RBI for the White Sox
Both lineups stayed busy on the scoreboard, but the Twins' bats delivered when it mattered most.
What it means
The win keeps Minnesota trending in the right direction during the 2026 MLB Regular Season, with the offense showing it can win a track meet when the runs pile up. For Chicago, a four-RBI night from Miguel Vargas and another four from David Sandlin offered bright spots, but the bullpen couldn't close the three-run gap. The White Sox will look to tighten things up after surrendering nine runs.
What to watch next
Minnesota will aim to carry its offensive momentum forward, while monitoring a handful of day-to-day injuries to Julian Merryweather, Matt Canterino and Walker Jenkins. Chicago, meanwhile, must find answers on the mound before the next meeting between these clubs.