The Twins tried everything to get to James Paxton during the Red Sox’ win on Monday, even calling on the screech of an eagle to try to unsettle him.
Viewers watching on television may have noticed that the Twins PA system at Target Field played the sound of an eagle each time a Minnesota player reached base against Paxton. Exactly why they did that requires a little bit of history.
Paxton, 34, last started at Target Field on Opening Day in 2018. As a then-Mariners pitcher, he completed throwing in the outfield shortly before a pregame ceremony.