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Washington Post
2 days ago
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Buxton hits for the cycle on his bobblehead day as Twins beat Pirates, 12-4
MINNEAPOLIS — All-Star center fielder Byron Buxton hit for the cycle on his bobblehead day, completing it with a solo home run in the seventh inning, and the Minnesota Twins routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-4 on Saturday. Buxton hit a single in the first inning, a triple in the second and a double in the third. He singled again in the fifth before stepping to the plate in the seventh for one more chance at the first cycle ever at Target Field, which opened in 2010.
Al Arabiya
2 days ago
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- Al Arabiya
Buxton hits for the cycle on his bobblehead day as twins beat pirates, 12-4
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – All-Star center fielder Byron Buxton hit for the cycle on his bobblehead day, completing it with a solo home run in the seventh inning, and the Minnesota Twins routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-4 on Saturday. Buxton hit a single in the first inning, a triple in the second, and a double in the third. He singled again in the fifth before stepping to the plate in the seventh for one more chance at the first cycle ever at Target Field, which opened in 2010. Facing Pirates reliever Andrew Heaney, Buxton hit a solo homer 427 feet to center field to complete the cycle – and send Target Field into a frenzy. His timing was perfect, too: Saturday's giveaway at the stadium was a Buxton bobblehead of his Buck Truck home run celebration. Buxton's homer came two days before the Home Run Derby, in which he'll participate in his home state of Georgia at Truist Park in Atlanta. Kody Clemens hit a three-run homer in the Twins' six-run second inning. Matt Wallner and Willi Castro each hit solo homers, with Castro's coming right after Buxton's momentous blast. Cole Sands threw two hitless innings as Minnesota's opening pitcher. Reliever Travis Adams (1-0) gave up two hits and two runs – one unearned – in four innings to pick up his first career win in his second major league appearance. Pirates starter Mike Burrows (1-3) recorded just four outs before he was lifted in his shortest start of the year. Jack Suwinski homered for the Pirates, who lost their eighth straight game. Key moment: Buxton's cycle was the highlight of the game, but it was Clemens' blast that opened the floodgates in the Twins' six-run second inning. Key stat: Buxton became the 12th player in Twins history to hit for the cycle. Up next: RHP Mitch Keller (3-10, 3.58 ERA) starts Pittsburgh's final game before the All-Star break. RHP Simeon Woods Richardson (5-4, 4.08) takes the mound Sunday for the Twins.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Buxton hits for the cycle on his bobblehead day as Twins beat Pirates, 12-4
Minnesota Twins' Kody Clemens (18) runs the bases after hitting a 3-run home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Minnesota Twins' Ryan Jeffers (27) and Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Joey Bart (14) collide after Jeffers was tagged out at home during the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Mike Burrows (53) walks back to the dugout during a pitching change in the second inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Minnesota Twins' Byron Buxton (25) runs the bases after hitting a solo home run for the cycle during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Minnesota Twins' Byron Buxton (25) runs the bases after hitting a solo home run for the cycle during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Minnesota Twins' Kody Clemens (18) runs the bases after hitting a 3-run home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Minnesota Twins' Ryan Jeffers (27) and Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Joey Bart (14) collide after Jeffers was tagged out at home during the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Mike Burrows (53) walks back to the dugout during a pitching change in the second inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Minnesota Twins' Byron Buxton (25) runs the bases after hitting a solo home run for the cycle during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — All-Star center fielder Byron Buxton hit for the cycle on his bobblehead day, completing it with a solo home run in the seventh inning, and the Minnesota Twins routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-4 on Saturday. Buxton hit a single in the first inning, a triple in the second and a double in the third. He singled again in the fifth before stepping to the plate in the seventh for one more chance at the first cycle ever at Target Field, which opened in 2010. Advertisement Facing Pirates reliever Andrew Heaney, Buxton hit a solo homer 427 feet to center field to complete the cycle — and send Target Field into a frenzy. His timing was perfect, too: Saturday's giveaway at the stadium was a Buxton bobblehead of his 'Buck Truck' home run celebration. Buxton's homer came two days before the Home Run Derby, in which he'll participate in his home state of Georgia at Truist Park in Atlanta. Kody Clemens hit a three-run homer in the Twins' six-run second inning. Matt Wallner and Willi Castro each hit solo homers, with Castro's coming right after Buxton's momentous blast. Cole Sands threw two hitless innings as Minnesota's opening pitcher. Reliever Travis Adams (1-0) gave up two hits and two runs — one unearned — in four innings to pick up his first career win in his second major league appearance. Advertisement Pirates starter Mike Burrows (1-3) recorded just four outs before he was lifted in his shortest start of the year. Jack Suwinski homered for the Pirates, who lost their eighth straight game. Key moment Buxton's cycle was the highlight of the game, but it was Clemens' blast that opened the floodgates in the Twins' six-run second inning. Key stat Buxton became the 12th player in Twins history to hit for the cycle. Up next RHP Mitch Keller (3-10, 3.58 ERA) starts Pittsburgh's final game before the All-Star break. RHP Simeon Woods Richardson (5-4, 4.08) takes the mound Sunday for the Twins. ___ AP MLB:
Associated Press
2 days ago
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- Associated Press
Buxton hits for the cycle on his bobblehead day as Twins beat Pirates, 12-4
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — All-Star center fielder Byron Buxton hit for the cycle on his bobblehead day, completing it with a solo home run in the seventh inning, and the Minnesota Twins routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-4 on Saturday. Buxton hit a single in the first inning, a triple in the second and a double in the third. He singled again in the fifth before stepping to the plate in the seventh for one more chance at the first cycle ever at Target Field, which opened in 2010. Facing Pirates reliever Andrew Heaney, Buxton hit a solo homer 427 feet to center field to complete the cycle — and send Target Field into a frenzy. His timing was perfect, too: Saturday's giveaway at the stadium was a Buxton bobblehead of his 'Buck Truck' home run celebration. Buxton's homer came two days before the Home Run Derby, in which he'll participate in his home state of Georgia at Truist Park in Atlanta. Kody Clemens hit a three-run homer in the Twins' six-run second inning. Matt Wallner and Willi Castro each hit solo homers, with Castro's coming right after Buxton's momentous blast. Cole Sands threw two hitless innings as Minnesota's opening pitcher. Reliever Travis Adams (1-0) gave up two hits and two runs — one unearned — in four innings to pick up his first career win in his second major league appearance. Pirates starter Mike Burrows (1-3) recorded just four outs before he was lifted in his shortest start of the year. Jack Suwinski homered for the Pirates, who lost their eighth straight game. Key moment Buxton's cycle was the highlight of the game, but it was Clemens' blast that opened the floodgates in the Twins' six-run second inning. Key stat Buxton became the 12th player in Twins history to hit for the cycle. Up next RHP Mitch Keller (3-10, 3.58 ERA) starts Pittsburgh's final game before the All-Star break. RHP Simeon Woods Richardson (5-4, 4.08) takes the mound Sunday for the Twins. ___ AP MLB:
Yahoo
5 days ago
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Jac Caglianone + Salvador Perez showcase thunderous power as Royals sweep Pirates
It may be too early for Kansas City Royals outfielder Jac Caglianone to officially turn in his resignation from a prolonged slump. However, if the last two days are any indication, the rookie is starting to figure out how the complex Major League Baseball system operates. Advertisement Much to the delight of the Royals' faithful. In the fourth inning, Caglianone belted a 466-foot home run off Pittsburgh Pirates left-handed starter Bailey Falter. The homer rattled above the batter's eye in center field and gave the Royals a 3-0 lead at Kauffman Stadium. 'It felt really good,' Caglianone said. 'It was good to get one out to center and honestly just get the team on the board and get the ball rolling a little bit.' Caglianone circled the bases with a smile. It was his second home run in consecutive days after he'd posted a paltry .157 batting average in June. The long ball, and two more by a teammate, helped the Royals (46-48) claw their way to another victory, 4-3. It was KC's seventh victory in nine games and completed a sweep of the Pirates. Royals outfielder Jac Caglianone had reason to smile in the home dugout on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. He smacked a 466-foot home run to center field against the Pittsburgh Pirates. 'Everything is just experience-based at this point,' Caglianone said. 'You are going to figure out new things every day. So that's one thing I'm focusing on and leaning on the guys around me, for sure.' Advertisement Caglianone finished 1-for-4. He paced the Royals' offense early before team captain Salvador Perez made sure to send the fans home happy. Each of those homers was needed as the Royals went 1-for-9 with runners in scoring position. Royals first baseman Salvador Perez homered twice against the Pittsburgh Pirates during a Wednesday, July 9, 2025 Major League Baseball game at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Perez, who was featured with his very own Superman-themed bobblehead as a Wednesday evening giveaway, hit two home runs. The second one came against Pirates reliever Isaac Mattson and put the Royals ahead for good. 'Every day is about making adjustments and trying to be consistent with my routine,' Perez said. It was the 19th multi-homer game of Perez's distinguished career. And it capped another strong performance at the plate from the Royals. Advertisement The Pirates, meanwhile, dropped to 38-56. Royals pitcher Kris Bubic, in his first start as a 2025 All-Star, surrendered three runs in 5 2/3 innings. The Pirates chased him from the game in the sixth inning after Ke'Bryan Hayes recorded a two-run single. Royals pitcher Kris Bubic threw the first 5 2/3 innings of a Wednesday, July 9, 2025 Major League Baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. 'The last inning hurt with the 3-0 lead, you know, letting those first couple guys get on,' Bubic said. 'The offense picked us up there — Salvy with some big swings and Jac with a big swing. 'But it's just part of it and it was a good team win. They picked me up there after that inning.' Bubic threw 53 of his 82 pitches for strikes. He balanced his fastball with a mix of his changeup, sweeper and off-speed pitches. In total, he recorded 33 swings and six whiffs. Advertisement Salvador Perez continues hot streak As the summer months roll along, Royals captain Perez continues to sizzle at the plate. Perez has owned the month of July. Entering Wednesday's game, he'd had a .323 batting average, four doubles, two homers and nine RBIs in 31 at-bats since June ended. He added to those numbers in the second inning. 'Salvy squaring those balls up, big part of the field and different pitches, you know he is seeing the ball well,' Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. 'Base hit up the middle, too. 'You know he is seeing it well and his exit velos have been up. He's in a good spot. When he does that, it's a huge lift for us in the middle of the order.' Perez hit a 444-foot solo homer to give the Royals a 1-0 lead. Later, he showcased some nimble athleticism as he dove toward the first base bag to end the seventh before concluding the night with his go-ahead home run. Advertisement 'Those are the biggest swings of the night for sure,' Caglianone said of Perez's homers. 'Being able to hit behind him and being the first person to dap him up after, I definitely don't take it for granted. 'It's super special being able to watch him do what he does. You watch it on TV long enough as a kid, so it's really cool to see it in person.' What's next: The Royals are off Thursday before hosting the New York Mets this weekend at Kauffman Stadium, starting Friday night.
