The Minnesota Twins took the last of four lead changes in a back-and-forth affair against the Chicago White Sox, securing a 6-5 victory on Sunday at Target Field to secure the four game sweep of the White Sox.

The Twins took the lead in the fourth inning and held on for the victory. A sacrifice fly by Josh Willingham scored Brian Dozier and gave the Twins the lead for good.

Sam Fuld put himself in scoring position with two extra-base hits for the Twins. He doubled in the second and sixth innings.

Anthony Swarzak was in control on the rubber. Swarzak held the White Sox hitless over two innings, allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out none.

Phil Hughes recorded the win for the Twins, allowing five runs over five innings. Hughes struck out four, walked one and gave up eight hits.

John Danks couldn’t get it done on the hill for the White Sox, taking a loss. He allowed six runs in five innings, walked four and struck out one.

The Twins jumped out to an early 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first. The Twins’ rally started when Kendrys Morales singled to drive in the first run.

The fourth spelled defeat for the Chicago White Sox, as the Minnesota Twins grabbed the lead for good.

 

 

 

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