Twins Defeat Padres 11-4, Avoid Series Sweep

The Minnesota Twins defeated the San Diego Padres 11-4, snapping a three-game losing streak and avoiding a series sweep. Matt Wallner's three-run homer highlighted a seven-run fourth inning, supported by an 18-hit attack from the Twins. Starting pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson earned his second straight win, allowing just one run with seven strikeouts over five innings despite a rocky first inning. The Twins completed their road trip with a 4-3 record. For the Padres, starter Matt Waldron allowed a career-high 10 runs, marking his fourth poor outing in five starts. The Padres have now lost just seven times in their last 29 games.