The Minnesota Twins secured a thrilling 6-5 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, extending their winning streak to nine games. This is the longest streak since 2008 for the franchise and has been marked by some intense moments on the field.
The game started with the White Sox taking a commanding 2-0 lead, but the Twins quickly caught up in the fourth inning, scoring two runs to take a slim lead. The fifth inning saw both teams tie things up as they each scored a run, but it was all Minnesota from there on out. They took a 4-3 lead in the seventh inning and then clinched it in the ninth when Byron Buxton scored on a Max Kepler sacrifice fly, securing the win at 6-5.
This win marks a remarkable turnaround for the Twins, who started the season with an abysmal 7-13 record but have now improved to 16-13. With just three and a half games separating them from AL Central leaders Cleveland Guardians, this streak has been crucial for their chances of making it to playoffs this season.
A unique tradition has emerged during this winning streak – summer sausage. Hitting coach David Popkins brought packaged sausages to the dugout at the start of a recent series against the White Sox, and players have since been tapping them for good luck before every game. It has become a fun and quirky addition to their success routine that fans love watching unfold.
With this win under their belts and their sights set on making it to playoffs, it seems likely that summer sausage will continue to be part of their success routine as they strive for continued success on the field.
