The Minnesota Twins secured a 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. The White Sox initially led 2-0 but then fell behind 4-2 before tying the game in the fifth inning. The Twins took a 5-4 lead in the eighth inning, only for the White Sox to tie it up with a solo home run in the bottom of the inning. However, the Twins clinched the win in the ninth when Max Kepler hit a sacrifice fly that brought Byron Buxton home, sealing the victory at 6-5.
This win marks a remarkable turnaround for the Twins, who started the season with a 7-13 record but have now improved to 16-13, just three and half games behind AL Central leaders Cleveland Guardians. The recent winning streak of nine games is a significant achievement for the team and has been fueled by a unique tradition that has emerged in