Hits First Home Run of Season in Twins' Rout of Red Sox

Byron Buxton blasted his first home run of the 2026 season on Monday, contributing to the Minnesota Twins' 13-6 victory over the Boston Red Sox. Buxton finished the game 2-for-5 with the solo shot and an additional run scored. His power contribution was part of a larger offensive explosion for the Twins, who capitalized on a struggling Red Sox pitching staff. The outfielder's first long ball of the year marks a positive step as he looks to maintain health and production in the lineup.