MILWAUKEE, WI (WHBL) – Marwin Gonzalez clubbed a go-ahead, three-run homer in the eighth inning off of reliever Josh Hader as the Minnesota Twins topped the Brewers 7-5 in Milwaukee on Tuesday night. For Josh Hader, this was the fourth time in his last six outings that he allowed a home run.
Mitch Garver hit a two-run homer in a three-run third for Minnesota, which has won two-of-three. Tyler Duffey picked up the win and Sergio Romo notched his second save with the Twins and 19th overall.
Christian Yelich doubled in a run and Yasmani Grandal hit a three-run homer during a four-run seventh inning that gave the Crew a brief 5-4 lead. Drew Pomeranz fell to 2-10 with the loss.
The Brewers are 2 1/2 games behind the Cubs but are now a game and a half behind the Cardinals for the second wild card spot.
The Brewers and Twins wrap up their two-game series Wednesday afternoon. Pregame coverage on WHBL begins at 12:35.
