NEW YORK -- Matt Wallner hit a two-run homer and came within inches of another round-tripper as the Minnesota Twins finally won a game in New York by beating the Mets 8-3 on Wednesday.
Byron Buxton also connected and Pablo López (10-7) pitched six innings of three-hit ball as the Twins prevented a three-game sweep.
"We knew the importance of just playing a good game today," López said. "The first two games didn't go as planned, but you still come to the clubhouse with the expectation that everyone's going to do their job and try to put the W on the board.