Twins Triumph: Health Concerns Loom as Paddack Leads Team to Victory and Key Injuries Hit Buxton and Correa!

BALTIMORE – In a commanding display, the Minnesota Twins completed a three-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles with a 4-0 win on Thursday, extending their winning streak to 11 games. However, the team was left concerned about the health of star players Byron Buxton and Carlos Correa after both exited the game due to a collision in the third inning.

The unsettling incident unfolded during a fly ball in shallow center field, where Buxton made the catch but accidentally collided with Correa. The impact raised immediate concerns, as Buxton’s head appeared to strike Correa’s shoulder and the back of his head. Following the collision, both players were placed in Major League Baseball’s concussion protocol, rendering them unavailable for post-game comments.

Buxton, who had put the Twins ahead with a home run earlier in the inning, managed to finish the half-inning before leaving the field. Correa, meanwhile, walked off under his own power but exhibited caution as he departed. Players placed in concussion protocol must sit out for a minimum of seven days, although no formal diagnosis was announced at the time.

“We want them to be safe, regardless of their importance to the team,” remarked Royce Lewis, who also emphasized the emotional toll of seeing key players in distress. “It’s tough when you see the heart and soul of the team go down. We’re optimistic, and it seems like they’re okay.”

Despite the absence of Buxton and Correa, the Twins maintained their momentum against the struggling Orioles, whom they’ve bested six times during this current winning streak. The victory marked another highlight in a year where the Twins have shown resilience, with their winning stretches only surpassed by a few in franchise history.

“Resilience is key for us,” Lewis added. “Rocco [Baldelli] and Jayce [Tingler] emphasized that we need to focus on the next play. That’s exactly what we did.”

The team celebrated its win while looking ahead to a pivotal series against Milwaukee, where evaluations of Buxton and Correa will continue. The Twins are determined to keep their positive trajectory, even in the face of uncertainty surrounding their star players.