Twins score four runs, defeat Rangers 4-2 in Arlington

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Twins score four runs, defeat Rangers 4-2 in Arlington
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On June 15, the Minnesota Twins defeated the Texas Rangers 4-2 in Arlington. Josh Bell hit a three-run homer in the first inning, and Byron Buxton added his 23rd home run of the season leading off the sixth. Texas countered with Joc Pederson's two-run shot in the third. Rookie Mike Paredes pitched 4 2/3 innings for Minnesota, allowing two runs. Four Twins relievers combined to hold the Rangers scoreless for the remainder of the game. The Twins continue their series against the Rangers with Zebby Matthews scheduled to pitch next.

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  • Josh Bell hits a three-run homer for the Twins.
  • Byron Buxton homers for the 23rd time this season.
  • Twins relievers hold Rangers to one hit in the final innings.
  • Texas' Joc Pederson hits a two-run homer.
  • Zebby Matthews is set to start for the Twins next.
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  • 2:38 AMYahoo SportsJosh Bell hits 3-run homer and Byron Buxton goes deep for No. 23 as Twins beat Rangers 4-2
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Josh Bell hit a three-run homer in the first inning, Byron Buxton went deep for the 23rd time this season leading off the sixth and the Minnesota Twins beat the Texas Rangers 4-2 on Monday night. All six runs in the game came off homers, with Texas' Joc Pederson delivering a two-run shot in the third off rookie Mike Paredes. Minnesota's 25-year-old left-hander fell an out short of his first major league win in his second start among four career appearances since May 31.

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