Byron Buxton's career-high tying 5 RBIs powered the Minnesota Twins to a decisive 10-4 victory over the Oakland Athletics on June 2, 2025. Recap the explosive offense!
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
What a way to kick off the week, Twins Territory! Your Minnesota Twins rolled into Oakland and put on an offensive clinic, dismantling the Athletics 10-4 to open their four-game series. The star of the show? None other than Byron Buxton, who tied his career high with a massive five RBIs, reminding everyone just how electrifying he can be.
Byron Buxton matched his career high with five RBIs, including a two-run double, a two-run single, and a sacrifice fly.
Byron Buxton was simply unstoppable on Monday. He went 2-for-5 at the plate, but his impact was far greater than his hit total suggests. Buck delivered a crucial two-run double in the explosive second inning, tacked on a two-run single in the sixth, and added a sacrifice fly in the ninth for good measure. Oh, and he swiped his 10th bag of the season too! It was a vintage Buxton performance, showcasing his power, speed, and clutch hitting that we all love to see. When he's locked in like this, the entire lineup gets a jolt.
The game was practically decided early thanks to a monumental six-run outburst in the top of the second inning. The Twins sent a parade of hitters to the plate, stringing together six hits to bury the A's. Ty France got the party started with a two-run single, Buxton followed with his aforementioned two-run double, Trevor Larnach chipped in an RBI single, and the ever-impressive Brooks Lee capped it off with an RBI double. That kind of offensive explosion not only puts runs on the board but demoralizes an opponent, and the Twins did it with authority.
On the mound, Joe Ryan (now 6-2) battled through five innings to earn the win. While he allowed four runs on six hits, he crucially worked out of a bases-loaded jam in the fifth to limit the damage. 'Big Joe' struck out four and did enough to get the 'W'. After Ryan's departure, the Twins' bullpen was lights out, holding the Athletics scoreless over the final four innings. That's the kind of complementary baseball that wins games – a potent offense backed by solid pitching.
Make it 7-0! With this victory, the Twins continue their remarkable dominance over teams from California this season, having previously swept the Angels and Giants. It's a quirky stat, but one that highlights the team's ability to take care of business. Meanwhile, the A's struggles continued, as this marked their seventh straight loss and 18th in their last 19 games. The Twins are clearly taking advantage of teams they should beat.
In other news, it was a quiet day for the training room and the front office. No new injuries were reported, and no roster moves were announced. A healthy and stable roster is always good news, allowing manager Rocco Baldelli to deploy his preferred lineups and rotations. Let's hope it stays that way!
A fantastic start to the series and a great team win fueled by Buxton's heroics and a relentless offense. The Twins (now 32-27) will look to keep the momentum going in game two against the A's tomorrow. Let's keep those California wins coming! Go Twins!
