PHOENIX – The Twins’ offense is as scorching hot as the Arizona summer heat.
Minnesota’s offense erupted again on Saturday, trouncing the Diamondbacks 16-8 at Chase Field. The game marked the Twins’ fourth consecutive game scoring five or more runs, though the display against the D-backs took the offensive display to the next level.
Minnesota wraps up its series in Arizona on Sunday, giving it a chance to finish its six-game road trip with a 5-1 record.
The Twins roughed up D-backs starter Zac Gallen, though that has been the trend against the opposition lately, as they’ve recorded 46 runs during the current road trip.
Six Minnesota players notched at least one RBI on Saturday, with Byron Buxton and Ryan Kreidler leading the way with four apiece. Victor Caratini continued his white-hot streak with three RBIs and three runs scored, while third baseman Brooks Lee finished 4-for-6 with two RBIs and three runs scored, and ultimately fell a home run short of the cycle.
The 25-year-old infielder has recorded a hit in three of his last four games while scoring in three straight.
That gave starter Taj Bradley plenty of breathing room, and he was effective through five innings of work. He allowed two runs on three hits while striking out four and issuing one walk, and it was the first time since May 23 against Boston that he allowed two or fewer earned runs.
The Twins head home following Sunday’s matinee against the Diamondbacks, opening a three-game series against the Dodgers on Monday.