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Buxton hits grand slam in 10-run inning, Twins rout Diamondbacks 16-8
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk James Monical , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· June 21, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway He now has 24 home runs, tying him for the American League lead with Houston's Yordan Alvarez.
The Minnesota Twins had a big win on Saturday night, defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks 16-8. A notable highlight of the game was a 10-run fifth inning, which included a grand slam by Byron Buxton. Byron Buxton's grand slam was a significant contribution to the team's victory.
He now has 24 home runs, tying him for the American League lead with Houston's Yordan Alvarez. Further details about the game are available from the source, including additional information about the Twins' performance and other notable plays.
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Category: local Published: June 21, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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