Lopez felt tightness in the fifth inning and he called for the training after three warmup pitches in the sixth inning.

Maurice's third straight trip to the Final has spread his quippy reputation — and rapport with his players — far and wide.

Byron Buxton drove in five runs and the Twins used a six-run second inning to fuel a 10-5 win over the Athletic's Monday night in West Sacramento. Minnesota batted througt the order in the second ...