Walker Jenkins’ pinch-hit RBI single in the 7th keys Twins’ 4-2 victory over Giants

On Wednesday, the Minnesota Twins secured a 4-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. Pinch-hitter Walker Jenkins played a crucial role in Minnesota's triumph with an RBI single in the seventh inning, which pushed the Twins ahead 3-2. The Twins took an early lead when Luke Keaschall hit a solo home run in the third inning, extending his season total to 10 home runs.

The Giants managed to score both of their runs in the fourth inning, as Shay Whitcomb hit a fly ball that fell for a single, putting runners at first and second with two outs. Minnesota's rookie left-hander, Connor Prielipp, lasted 5 1/3 innings, giving up two runs on four hits and not issuing any walks. Rookie left-hander Yoendrys Gomez pitched a perfect inning, retiring all five batters he faced, to secure the win.

Andrew Morris pitched a scoreless ninth inning, recording his fifth save in the process. The Giants, meanwhile, will face the Dodgers on Friday night in their next game, facing a losing record at home after falling to 37-41.