In Wednesday night’s game, the Minnesota Twins triumphed over the Arizona Diamondbacks with a score of 8-3, fueled by an early offensive burst and strong pitching from Simeon Woods Richardson. Jose Miranda’s three-run double highlighted a productive second inning against Ryne Nelson (5-6), setting the tone for the Twins. They continued to build on their lead with contributions from Willi Castro’s two-run homer and Trevor Lamach’s pair of doubles. The Twins, known for their potent offense, amassed 14 hits, including eight for extra bases, rebounding from a narrow 5-4 loss in the series opener.
Manager Rocco Baldelli praised his team’s offensive performance, noting solid contact throughout the lineup and effective execution of their game plan. Woods Richardson (3-1) pitched well into the sixth inning, allowing three runs on four hits while striking out four. Despite Lourdes Gurriel Jr.’s two RBIs for the Diamondbacks, who struggled offensively with only four hits, Woods Richardson remained effective until conceding runs to Gurriel and Christian Walker in the middle innings.
Reflecting on his performance, Woods Richardson acknowledged the support of the team’s hitters, making his job on the mound easier. Nelson, who had been successful in his previous outings, faced difficulties early on, surrendering multiple runs including Miranda’s decisive double in the second inning. The Twins further extended their lead through Byron Buxton’s sacrifice fly in the third and additional run-scoring hits in the subsequent innings, sealing their victory.
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