Ryan Jeffers starts rehab assignment as Saints edge Bisons

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Ryan Jeffers starts rehab assignment as Saints edge Bisons
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Ryan Jeffers continued his path back to the Twins, going 2 for 4 in his rehab assignment with the St. Paul Saints. The Saints narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bisons 4-3 on Friday night at CHS Field, with Jeffers acting as designated hitter. His performance included two hits, while Matt Wallner, Walker Jenkins, and Cody Morissette each contributed solo home runs. Reliever Kendry Rojas earned the win, and Paulshawn Pasqualotto notched his first save despite an unearned run scored by the Bisons in the ninth. The Saints improved to 47-36 and will face Buffalo again Saturday night.

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  • Ryan Jeffers goes 2 for 4 in his rehab debut.
  • Saints win 4-3 against Bisons at CHS Field.
  • Matt Wallner, Walker Jenkins, and Cody Morissette hit home runs.
  • Kendry Rojas gets the win; Paulshawn Pasqualotto earns save.
  • The two teams play again Saturday at 7:07 p.m.
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Ryan Jeffers is one step closer to returning to Target Field. The Twins’ starting catcher, who was enjoying a career-best season before going on the injured list in late May with a fractured hamate bone in his left hand, began his rehab assignment Friday with a 2 for 4 night at the plate as the Saints topped visiting Buffalo 4-3 at CHS Field. He served as St. Paul’s designated hitter, batting ...

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