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Stott Caps Big Inning as Phillies Dump Twins
Jesús Luzardo struck out nine and Bryson Stott hit a three-run homer as Philadelphia opened a 9-1 lead in a seven-run fifth inning.
On Saturday, Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner exited the team's 9-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins in the eighth inning after fouling a pitch off his right kneecap.
The Phillies' offense, led by Alec Bohm's career-high five hits and Bryson Stott's three-run homer, dominated Saturday night at Target Field as pitcher Jesús Luzardo allowed just one run.
Philadelphia broke the game open with seven runs in the fifth inning, capitalizing on walks and timely hitting that reflects the team's league-leading 13.4 percent walk rate since August.
Turner is currently day-to-day with the kneecap injury; the Phillies opted for precaution while holding an 8-1 lead in the eighth inning.
This victory maintains the Phillies' position at 66-58, tied with the San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks in pursuit of a fifth consecutive playoff appearance.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Alec Bohm totaled five hits, Jesus Luzardo appeared dominant in 6 2/3 innings and Philly crushed the Minnesota Twins on Saturday 9-1.