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Twins Power Past Sox

Nelson ruz hit three of Minnesota's five homers and finished with five RBIs, helping the AL Central leaders beat the White Sox 10-3 on Thursday night.

 

Max Kepler and Miguel Sano also connected as Minnesota (62-40) totaled at least five homers for a major league-record ninth time this season, according to STATS. Jose Berrios (9-5) pitched seven effective innings for his first win since June 6.

 

Cruz hit a solo drive in the first, a two-run shot in the third and another two-run homer in the fifth. The designated hitter struck out swinging for the final out of the sixth then flew out to right leading off the ninth.

 

The White Sox (45-55) lost for the 11th time in 14 games since the All-Star break and dropped 10 games below .500 for the first time this season. Yoan Moncada hit his 19th homer, but Lucas Giolito (11-5) was hit hard by Cruz.

 

Giolito (11-5) allowed seven runs and seven hits in five innings, dropping to 0-3 in four July starts.

Michael Pineda (6-5, 4.41 ERA) will take the ball in the second of the four-game set on Friday night.

Dylan Cease (1-2, 6.19 ERA) is set for his fourth career start.

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