The Minnesota Twins defeated the Chicago White Sox 9-7 at Rate Field on August 22, 2025. Kody Funderburk earned the win, bringing his record to 2-1. The game saw clear skies with a temperature of 100 degrees and a slight breeze out to right field.
Royce Lewis was a standout for the Twins, hitting a home run and driving in four runs. Byron Buxton also contributed with two hits and an RBI. With this win, the Twins improved their record to 58-69, while the White Sox fell to 45-82.
The Twins secured a win over the White Sox, finishing 9-7. The game started with the White Sox taking an early lead in the first inning, scoring one run. The Twins responded with a big fourth inning, scoring four runs to take the lead. The White Sox managed to tie the game in the fifth with two runs. However, the Twins pulled ahead again with two runs in the sixth and seventh innings. Despite a late rally by the White Sox in the eighth inning, scoring three runs, the Twins sealed the win with a final run in the ninth inning.
For the Twins, Royce Lewis stood out with a strong performance. He had three hits, including a home run, and drove in four runs. Byron Buxton contributed with two hits and one RBI, while Edouard Julien and Luke Keaschall each added to the team’s total with one RBI apiece.
On the mound for the Twins, Kody Funderburk earned the win. He pitched 1.33 innings without allowing a run. Louie Varland also played a key role, closing out the final innings to secure the victory.
For the White Sox, Colson Montgomery had a notable game. He hit a home run and drove in two runs. Lenyn Sosa also contributed with two RBIs. Despite these efforts, Brandon Eisert took the loss after allowing two runs in his inning of work.
What’s Next
The Twins improved their record to 58-69 with their win over the White Sox. They are now in 4th place in the Central Division. This victory gives them a better chance to move up in the standings as the season progresses. On the other hand, the White Sox fell to 45-82, keeping them in 5th place in the Central. This loss adds to their challenging season. The Twins and White Sox will continue to compete in the division, but the gap between their records is significant.
The Minnesota Twins continue their series against the Chicago White Sox on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 7:10 PM. The game takes place at Rate Field. The series wraps up on Sunday, August 24, 2025, with a game at 2:10 PM. After that, the Twins will head to Toronto for a series against the Blue Jays, starting on Monday, August 25, 2025.
The Chicago White Sox will also stay at Rate Field for their next games against the Twins on Saturday and Sunday. Following this series, they will start a new one against the Kansas City Royals. The first game against the Royals is on Monday, August 25, 2025, at 7:40 PM. The White Sox will play the Royals for three games at home.
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Last updated:August 23, 2025 Twins, White Sox