Chris Paddack dominant as Twins beat Giants for sixth-straight win

Published: Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 2:30 am

Paddack's Dominance Fuels Twins' Sixth Straight Victory Over Giants

Minnesota Twins pitcher Chris Paddack delivered a stellar performance Friday night, leading his team to a 3-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants at Target Field. Paddack flirted with a perfect game, retiring 17 consecutive batters before Christian Koss singled in the sixth inning. Despite the near-perfect outing being spoiled, Paddack pitched a remarkable 7 1/3 innings, allowing only one run on a home run by Matt Chapman in the seventh. He finished with his first win of the season, earning a standing ovation from the home crowd.

Paddack's success was fueled by increased velocity, particularly on his fastball, which saw a 1.4 mph increase from his season average. The Twins' offense also contributed, with Byron Buxton's triple in the first inning setting the tone. Trevor Larnach drove in Buxton, followed by RBIs from Carlos Correa and a run scored due to a fielding error. Danny Coulombe closed out the game in the ninth, securing his second save of the season.

The victory marks the Twins' sixth consecutive win, improving their record to 19-20, just one game below .500. The team's strong pitching and timely hitting are key factors in their recent success.

BNN's Perspective: While it's exciting to see Paddack's resurgence and the Twins' winning streak, it's important to remember that it's still early in the season. Consistency will be key. The Twins need to maintain this momentum and address any weaknesses to contend in a competitive division.

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