Chris Paddack, Twins top Giants for 6th straight win

Published: Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 2:40 am

Twins Tame Giants for Sixth Straight Victory, Paddack Shines

The Minnesota Twins continued their hot streak Friday night, securing their sixth consecutive win against the visiting San Francisco Giants with a final score of 3-1. The victory, the first of a three-game interleague series, was fueled by a strong pitching performance from Chris Paddack and timely hitting from the Twins' offense.

Paddack (1-3) was dominant, taking a perfect game into the sixth inning. He ultimately retired the first 17 Giants batters before Christian Koss broke up the bid with a single. Paddack's impressive outing saw him pitch into the eighth inning, his longest start of the season, finishing with six strikeouts and no walks. He ultimately allowed just three hits and one run, a solo home run by Matt Chapman in the seventh.

The Twins' offense provided early support for Paddack. Byron Buxton, a key contributor, tripled on the first pitch of the game and later helped produce another run. Trevor Larnach and Carlos Correa each drove in runs with singles. The Giants' starter, Jordan Hicks (1-4), pitched six innings, allowing all three Twins runs.

Louis Varland and Danny Coulombe closed out the game for the Twins, with Coulombe earning his second save of the season. The Giants, who had won five of their previous six games, including their final two against the Cubs, couldn't overcome the Twins' strong performance.

BNN's Perspective: The Twins' winning streak is certainly encouraging. Paddack's performance is a positive sign, and the team's ability to capitalize on opportunities is crucial. While it's early in the season, this winning streak demonstrates the Twins' potential and ability to compete.

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