Mickey Gasper has been among the best hitters in the minor leagues this year, hitting .344 with a 1.106 OPS as he torments Triple-A pitchers. But when the Twins needed a player to replace Royce

The Minnesota Twins placed third baseman Royce Lewis on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain Saturday.

Buxton showcased his remarkable skills: first with a diving catch to save a run and then hitting the longest home run of his career.

Simeon Woods Richardson made only his second start since May 14, and he made drastic improvements from his six earned run outing on Tuesday against the Rangers. He allowed only one hit and one walk in five innings of work, with four strikeouts. It was his first start this season without allowing a run.

Byron Buxton launched a 479-foot home run, the second-longest in the majors this season, to power the Minnesota Twins past the Texas Rangers 6-2

Rocco Baldelli had no shortage of words when he described just how incredible Byron Buxton's night was in the Twins' win over the Rangers.

With two men on and a 2-2 count, Buxton was offered a 90-mph slider by Texas Rangers starter Jack Leiter on the outside edge of the plate. Buxton turned on it and launched the ball deep over the left-centerfield wall. Broadcast cameras lost track of it as it landed in the stands high above the outfield bullpen.

Byron Buxton put all of his skills on display in the third inning on Wednesday night against the Rangers at Target Field.