Zebby Matthews finishes stellar August as Twins beat White Sox 5-1

The Chicago White Sox secured a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday, with Andrew Benintendi contributing all three of his team's hits, including a crucial home run in the sixth inning. The White Sox's bullpen extended the win, recording four more saves in a row, as they extended their winning streak to four games and improved their season record to nine games over .500.

Josh Bell and Walter Jenkins provided the Twins with their only RBIs, while Minnesota suffered their seventh loss in eight games this month. The Twins have dropped eight games in August, with their playoff hopes dwindling. They are currently 4 1/2 games behind the final American League wild-card spot, trailing four other teams. Benintendi's sixth-inning home run, hit below the strike zone by Andrew Morris, gave the White Sox a 3-2 lead.

Both starters were removed after five innings, allowing Chicago's Sean Newcomb to pitch three scoreless innings, marking his second such performance in three games. Bryan Hudson added a seventh save, sealing the victory in the ninth inning. Minnesota's Bailey Ober allowed one earned run and two hits over five innings, following a season-low-tying eight games under .500.

Chicago's Erick Fedde (7-8) allowed two earned runs on three hits in his first start since July 31, while his previous six starts came in relief. The White Sox have yet to announce a starting pitcher for Sunday's series finale, with Zebby Matthews (8-8, 4.86) set to face Minnesota.