Trevor Larnach hit a two-run homer, Joe Ryan outpitched Paul Skenes. and the Minnesota Twins beat Pittsburgh 2-1 on Friday night to hand the Pirates their seventh straight loss. Ryan (9-4) allowed one run and five hits with two walks and five strikeouts in five innings.

The Twins will counter with opener Cole Sands followed by bulk pitcher Travis Adams. In related news, Zebby Matthews is starting a rehab assignment in AAA on Sunday right before the All-Star break, with the hope he can re-join the rotation shortly after the Buxton show in Atlanta.

Minnesota Twins star shortstop Carlos Correa left the team's 2-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates after being involved in a scary collision.

When all of the weather-delayed action was over, the Minnesota Twins gave up the field in favor of a postgame Nelly concert and escaped to their clubhouse with a 2-1 win over the Pittsburgh

Trevor Larnach belted a two-run home run and the Minnesota Twins held on for a 2-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night in Minneapolis.

The New York Mets may want to poach an outfielder this year. A trade for Minnesota Twins star Byron Buxton could be exactly what New York needs.

Crow-Armstrong, whose first-half breakout earned him a starting spot for the National League All-Star team, went 3 for 4 with three runs and three RBIs to help the Cubs avoid a three-game sweep. Colin Rea (7-3) won his third straight start with a three-hitter over a season-high seven innings, and Minnesota native Michael Busch added two RBIs.