1 week Ago By Dave Campbell, The Associated Press
Twins top Mariners 6-3 behind early boost on back-to-back HRs by Correa, Larnach MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Carlos Correa and Trevor Larnach hit consecutive home runs for Minnesota in the first inning off Seattle starter George Kirby, and the Twins hung on to beat the Mariners 6-3 and help Chris Paddack win his fourth straight start on W Dave Campbell, The Associated Press May 8, 2024 7:17 PM May 8, 2024 7:20 PM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message Seattle Mariners starting pitcher George Kirby stands on the mound after a solo home run by Minnesota Twins' Trevor Larnach during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Carlos Correa and Trevor Larnach hit consecutive home runs for Minnesota in the first inning off Seattle starter George Kirby, and the Twins hung on to beat the Mariners 6-3 and help Chris Paddack win his fourth straight start on Wednesday night. Willi Castro went deep in the second and hit an RBI triple in the fourth that put the Twins in front by three, giving Paddack (4-1) enough fuel to extend his career-long winning streak.
The right-hander, who missed most of the previous two seasons recovering from elbow reconstruction, matched his Twins best with 10 strikeouts while pitching into the sixth. He allowed a solo homer to Mitch Garver, the only run against him. Paddack, who got 19 swings and misses, has allowed two or fewer runs in five.
