Benintendi’s Two-HR Powers White Sox to 12-3 Win Over Twins

The Chicago White Sox made a statement on Tuesday night, cruising past the Minnesota Twins with a convincing 12-3 victory at Target Field. Veteran outfielder Andrew Benintendi absolutely stole the spotlight, blasting two home runs and driving in five runs. The Sox lineup really came alive late, putting the game totally out of reach. Minnesota, meanwhile, just couldn’t keep up after a decent start.

Benintendi’s Big Night Leads White Sox Attack

Benintendi was the clear offensive hero, going a wild 4-for-5 and making Twins pitching pay all night long. He hammered a solo homer in the second inning and later crushed a three-run shot in the eighth. That bumped his career average at Target Field up to a ridiculous .344 with 11 homers—he just owns that place.

Delivering in Key Moments

When the game got tight, Benintendi delivered. With the score knotted 3-3 in the sixth, he lined an RBI single to put the Sox ahead for good. Right after, Brooks Baldwin chipped in with his own RBI single, and the Sox lineup started to roll. Baldwin ended the night with three hits, quietly anchoring the middle of the lineup.

Power Surge in the Seventh

The White Sox didn’t just poke singles—they showed off some serious power. In the seventh, Kyle Teel and Lenyn Sosa smashed back-to-back home runs. The Chicago dugout went wild, and you could feel the life drain out of the Target Field crowd.

History Repeating at Target Field

Benintendi’s numbers in Minneapolis are just unreal. He’s become a nightmare for the Twins every time he visits. His mix of pop and pure hitting was on display again, and honestly, some hitters just seem to click in certain parks—he’s one of them.

Pitching Steadies the Ship

The Sox offense got the headlines, but starter Davis Martin quietly did his job too. He went six innings, gave up three runs on six hits, and notched his third win in a row. Martin’s now 6-9, and while he’s not flashy, he kept things under control while the bats took over.

Twins’ Early Spark Fizzles

Byron Buxton got the Twins rolling early with a triple in the first, scoring on Trevor Larnach’s RBI single. But after that, Minnesota’s offense just dried up. Simeon Woods Richardson struck out seven and allowed only two earned runs over five innings, but the bullpen couldn’t hold. Thomas Hatch ended up with the loss after giving up the key runs in the sixth.

Turning Point in the Sixth Inning

The game was tight until the top of the sixth. That’s when Chicago’s bats broke through. Benintendi and Baldwin singled in runs, breaking the tie and putting the Sox in front. From there, the White Sox just poured it on, outscoring Minnesota 7-0 the rest of the way.

Looking Ahead in the Series

The series picks back up Wednesday night. The Twins will send Zebby Matthews (4-4, 5.06 ERA) to the mound, while Chicago goes with Yoendrys Gómez (3-2, 5.20 ERA). Minnesota has to figure out how to cool off a Sox lineup that’s now put up double-digit runs two games in a row. Chicago’s probably hoping to ride this hot streak a little longer and keep the pressure on in the series.

Key Takeaways from the White Sox Win

If you wanted a game that really showed off what the White Sox can do when everything clicks, this was probably it. Benintendi’s heroics stood out, but there were solid contributions all around and the pitching just felt steady.

• Andrew Benintendi keeps thriving at Target Field, adding to his already impressive run there.
• The Sox broke things open with back-to-back homers in the seventh, giving themselves a real cushion.
• Davis Martin kept things calm on the mound and gave the team a solid anchor.
• The Twins’ bullpen just couldn’t hold it together, and that really changed the game after five tight innings.

The White Sox have put the pressure on the Twins to answer back. Chicago’s bats might just decide this series before it even gets back to the South Side.

 
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