Twins Extend Athletics' Losing Streak to Nine Games

The Minnesota Twins extended the Oakland Athletics' losing streak to nine games with a 6-1 victory on Wednesday, following a 10-4 win on Monday and a 10-3 win on Tuesday. Byron Buxton led Monday's game with five RBIs, while Willi Castro hit two home runs and Royce Lewis contributed a double in Tuesday's win. On Wednesday, Ryan Jeffers and Harrison Bader homered for the Twins, and Zebby Matthews limited the Athletics to one run over five innings. The Twins have now won four straight and eight of their last nine against the Athletics. The A's have lost 20 of their last 21 games, matching their worst 21-game stretch since 1943, and continue to struggle with pitching, having allowed the most home runs in the majors. Neither team has announced a starting pitcher for the finale of their four-game series.