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Boston hit for the cycle against Pierson Ohl in four-run frame, and longtime Twins nemesis Lucas Giolito earned his ninth win against Minnesota.
The Twins lost 8-5 to the Red Sox Tuesday night in Minneapolis, though there were moments of excitement and panic for Minnesota fans.
Keirsey broke open a scoreless game in the third inning with his second home run of the season, after which he noted he felt Paddack’s absence as he came back to the dugout and noticed the starting pitcher wasn’t waiting on the top step as usual to place the team’s celebratory helmet on his head.
It’s Tuesday, July 29 and the Red Sox (57-51) are in Minneapolis to take on the Twins (51-55). Lucas Giolito is slated to take the mound for Boston, while Minnesota has yet to announce a starter.
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Red Sox manager Alex Cora shared an update on injured relief pitcher Justin Slaten, who is progressing toward a return.
The Red Sox will send Lucas Giolito to the mound. At 6-2 with a 3.97 ERA, Gioito has rebounded nicely after a poor first month. But the last two outings have resulted in some slippage, as he’s allowed nine earned runs over the last 9.1 innings.