ATHLETICS 8, TWINS 6
Chris Herrmann hit a grand slam in his first game as Oakland beat Minnesota for its fourth straight victory.
Herrmann was activated from the injured list after being sidelined since spring training with a knee injury. He connected off All-Star Jake Odorizzi (10-4) to give the A’s a 6-3 lead in the fourth inning.
Odorizzi allowed six runs – five earned – and four hits in three-plus innings. He left the game with a finger injury and was placed on the Injured List after the game. He will miss his final start before the All-Star break.
Matt Olson added a two-run homer, Mark Canha hit a solo shot and Robbie Grossman had an RBI single for the A’s, who have won 11 of 14 games.
Daniel Mengden (3-1) allowed five runs and eight hits in 5 2/3 innings. Liam Hendriks pitched the ninth for his third save.
Jason Castro hit two solo homers and Miguel Sano had a two-run shot for the Twins.
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