Willians Astudillo had a pinch-hit, tie-breaking RBI single in the seventh inning to lead visiting Minnesota past Boston 2-1 in the rubber match of a three-game series.
The Twins now lead the Indians by 6.5 games atop the A.L. Central after Cleveland lost 7-1 to the White Sox on Thursday.
The Indians visit Target Field for a three-game series starting Friday night.
Astudillo’s short liner to right field with the bases loaded was only the team’s second hit of the contest, but it was enough for the Twins to finish 8-2 on their 10-game road trip. They were held to the two hits total but drew a season-high nine walks.
The Red Sox were held to four hits, their only run coming on a Mookie Betts solo home run. Boston fell for the third time in its last five games.
