In retrospect, it’s easy not to be surprised by Byron Buxton's immediate surge upon returning from the injured list. He’s one of the most skilled and talented players in baseball, a veteran who knows his swing.

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 inning,

WEST SACRAMENTO — Joe Ryan had one curse word running through his head after he loaded the bases with no outs in the fifth inning and fell behind the next batter 3-0. The self-proclaimed quick thinker then went through a range of thoughts as the pitch clock dwindled before delivering his next pitch to CJ Alexander.