Twins defeat Mariners in pitchers duel

(Minneapolis, MN) -- The Minnesota Twins held the Seattle Mariners to just three hits during a 3-1 win at Target Field.

The game was tied at one entering the bottom of the second when Christian Vazquez hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly. Manny Margot followed up with an RBI single to give the Twins an insurance run. Griffin Jax earned the win in relief, while Caleb Thielbar picked up his third save. Minnesota is in second place in the AL Central at 20-14.

Bailey Ober starts for the Twins against Seattle on Tuesday night.