Pablo Lopez delivered an outstanding performance, pitching eight shutout innings and striking out 14 batters in the Minnesota Twins' 3-0 victory over the Oakland Athletics, securing a 2-1 series win. Lopez's dominance included retiring the first 17 batters he faced and allowing only two hits. Byron Buxton contributed offensively with a home run and a double, while Griffin Jax closed the game with a scoreless ninth inning. The Twins' win marked their sixth victory in seven games against the Athletics this season, with Lopez and Buxton playing pivotal roles in the team's success.