The Minnesota Twins secured a thrilling 6-5 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, extending their winning streak to nine games. This is the longest winning streak for the franchise since 2008 and marks a significant achievement for the team.
The White Sox took an early 2-0 lead but fell behind 4-2 in the fourth inning. In the fifth inning, they tied things up with a single run, only to be surpassed again by the Twins in the eighth inning with another run. However, the White Sox came back with a vengeance in the bottom of the ninth when a solo home run brought them level at 5-5. But it was ultimately the Twins who clinched victory with Max Kepler’s sacrifice fly that brought Byron Buxton home and sealed the deal at 6-5.
The recent success of the Twins has been nothing short of remarkable. After starting the season with a dismal 7-13 record, they have now improved to 16-13, trailing only Cleveland Guardians by just 3.5 games for first place in AL Central division. Their impressive turnaround has been fueled by their recent winning streak of nine games, which has become a source of inspiration for fans and players alike.
One unique tradition that has emerged during this streak is summer sausage from hitting coach David Popkins. Players have been tapping on packaged sausage as good luck charms during every game, adding a fun and quirky element to their success story. With no end to their winning streak in sight, it seems likely that this sausage will continue to be part of their dugout routine as they strive for continued success on the field.