Twins Minor League Report (8/11): Saints Take to Field of Dreams
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Key Points:
- The St. Paul Saints played at the new Field of Dreams stadium in Iowa, losing 6-3 to the Cubs; Kendry Rojas pitched four solid innings but the Saints were hurt by three home runs in the fifth inning.
- Corpus Christi Wind Surge fell 3-2 to Wichita Hooks despite strong pitching from Cory Lewis, who struck out six over four innings; offensive struggles continued with 13 runners left on base.
- Cedar Rapids Kernels defeated Wisconsin Timber Rattlers 6-3 behind Jose Salas' sixth home run and solid relief pitching from Ross Dunn and Cole Peschl.
- Fort Myers Mighty Mussels edged Clearwater Threshers 2-1 in a tight game highlighted by strong bullpen performances, including Brad Rudis earning Pitcher of the Day honors with 2 scoreless innings and 4 strikeouts.
- In the Dominican Summer League, the Twins dominated DSL Miami 13-3 in six innings, with multiple hitters contributing including Enmanuel Merlo's three-run homer and solid pitching from Fernando Hernandez and others.
