MINNEAPOLIS -- It can't be viewed as mere coincidence that the Red Sox got their offense back on track the same day Mookie Betts went 3-for-6, including a home run, in his best game since returning from the disabled list.
Boston's human sparkplug from the leadoff spot, Betts helped lift the Sox to a 9-2 victory over the Twins on Thursday afternoon at Target Field.
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Betts is the best all-around player on the Red Sox, and one of the best in baseball.