Twins Win Sixth Straight Behind Paddack’s Gem

Chris Paddack delivered a dominant performance for the Minnesota Twins, taking a perfect game into the sixth inning and ultimately pitching 7⅓ innings with six strikeouts and no walks, leading the Twins to a 3-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants and securing their sixth consecutive win. Byron Buxton sparked the offense with a leadoff triple and contributed to two of Minnesota's three runs, while Carlos Correa added an RBI single. The Giants' only run came from a solo home run by Matt Chapman in the seventh inning, ending Paddack's shutout bid. San Francisco starter Jordan Hicks allowed three earned runs over six innings and continued to struggle in the first inning, putting the Giants behind early. The Twins matched their longest winning streak since last June and are now just one game under .500. The Giants, who entered the series on a strong run, were largely silenced by Paddack's efficiency.