Miguel Sano had a home run and three RBI to help the Twins sink the White Sox 9-7 at Target Field. Minnesota answered Chicago's four-run third with five runs of its own in the bottom of the frame. Kenny Vargas' three-run shot keyed the big inning in the opener of the three-game series. Ervin Santana improved to 9-and-4 despite giving up six runs in five innings. Brandon Kintzler earned his 18th save for the Twins, who ended a four-game losing streak.
Jose Abreu's monster night wasn't enough for the Sox. Abreu was 4-for-5 with a homer, two RBI and two runs scored. Chicago has lost two straight.
Game 2 of the series is tonight in Minnesota. The Pre-Game Show begins at 6:35 on Good Time Oldies 1060.
