An unexpected collision during a game put two Minnesota Twins All-Stars on the sidelines as the team pursues its 11th consecutive victory. The incident occurred when Byron Buxton, who had already hit a home run earlier in the game, caught a fly ball in shallow center field, colliding with shortstop Carlos Correa in the process.
Correa immediately fell to the ground and took a moment before walking off the field, ultimately leaving the game. Buxton remained in play initially but was substituted before the fourth inning commenced.
At 31 years old, Buxton leads the Twins with 10 home runs and 27 RBIs, yet his career has been marred by injury challenges, having exceeded 100 games only twice since debuting in 2015. Correa, currently in the third year of a hefty six-year, $200 million contract, has had his own struggles this season with a batting average of .236 and a .605 OPS, following a previous year limited by injuries.
Despite their setbacks, the Twins have made a remarkable comeback after a shaky start to the season, winning 16 out of their last 21 games, casting them back into the playoff race. They are looking to achieve a third consecutive series sweep, showcasing their resilience and determination on the field.
This highlights the Twins’ ability to rebound and unify through adversity, a quality that could serve them well as they continue their campaign for success.