Twins defeat White Sox 5-1 after ending a perfect game bid

The Minnesota Twins defeated the Chicago White Sox 5-1 at Target Field on Sunday, concluding a three-game series. Twins starter Zebby Matthews retired the first 17 batters before Drew Romo recorded a two-out single in the sixth inning to end the perfect game attempt. Minnesota scored all five of their runs with two outs, including a two-run double by Trevor Larnach and a home run from Luke Keaschall. Chicago managed a single run in the ninth inning on a hit by Braden Montgomery. Despite the loss, the White Sox maintain a 3 1/2 game lead in the American League Central over the Cleveland Guardians. The team now prepares for a series against the Houston Astros.

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