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Joe Ryan pitched six strong innings, striking out eight batters and allowing only three runs, as the Minnesota Twins defeated the Chicago White Sox 6-3 at Target Field. The win was Ryan’s first of the season and the Twins’ first series sweep of the year. The Twins scored four runs in the second inning, including a three-run homer from Willi Castro. The White Sox cut the lead to 4-3 in the fifth inning, but the Twins added two more runs in the bottom half of the inning. Matt Bowman, Brock Stewart, and Griffin Jax combined to pitch three shutout innings of relief for the Twins.

The Minnesota Twins and Chicago White Sox will clash in Minneapolis on Wednesday following contrasting recent performances. The Twins have emerged victorious in three of their last four games, while the White Sox have endured a four-game losing streak. Minnesota’s power-hitting prowess was showcased in Tuesday’s walk-off victory over Chicago, with Byron Buxton and Trevor Larnach contributing late home runs. Chicago’s Eloy Jimenez hit a three-run homer earlier in the game, but the bullpen faltered, allowing Minnesota to rally and secure the win. The White Sox will hope to reverse their fortunes with left-hander Garrett Crochet on the mound, while Minnesota will counter with right-hander Joe Ryan.