Contreras leaves game with back tightness as Red Sox fall to Twins

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Byron Buxton homered twice and Mick Abel pitched seven sharp innings because the Minnesota Twins beat the Boston Purple Sox 6-0 on Tuesday night time.

Buxton had 4 hits and scored 4 runs, whereas Brooks Lee additionally homered for the Twins. Minnesota has gained eight of 9.

Abel (1-2), who was acquired from the Phillies finally yr’s commerce deadline for nearer Jhoan Duran, allowed 4 hits, didn’t stroll a batter and struck out a career-high 10. Boston, which is final within the AL East, was shut out for the primary time this season.

Purple Sox starter Sonny Grey (2-1) gave up 5 runs on 9 hits with a stroll and a strikeout over 4 innings.

Luke Keaschall’s RBI single within the first inning scored Buxton, who slid in simply forward of the relay throw. Buxton was initially referred to as out, however Twins supervisor Derek Shelton challenged the decision and bought it overturned.

Buxton, who hit his first homer of the season on Monday, hit the primary pitch of the third inning into the second deck in left subject. He added a solo shot within the sixth for the 18th multi-homer sport of his profession.

Lee led off the fourth by driving a fastball from Grey into the right-field stands. Later within the inning, Trevor Larnach hit a two-run single to offer the Twins a 5-0 lead.

Purple Sox first baseman Willson Contreras left within the fifth with decrease again tightness.

Boston will ship LHP Connelly Early (0-0, 2.63 ERA) to the mound towards Twins RHP Simeon Woods Richardson (0-2, 4.60) within the collection finale Wednesday.