Close Game Goes To The Reds

Minnesota native Brandon Williamson gave up one run over 5 1/3 innings Friday as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Twins 2-1. Williamson was born in Fairmont, MN, grew up in Trimont, MN, and attended Martin County West High School in Sherburn, MN. The 28-year-old lefty has shared memories of attending Twins games at Target Field as a youth. Williamson and the roughly 200 friends and family members who made the two-hour trek north to watch their hometown hero.

Williamson got into trouble in the third when he hit Matt Wallner to lead off the inning. The next two batters flied out, but Byron Buxton singled and Austin Martin drew an eight-pitch walk to load the bases. Struck out Luke Keaschall to end the inning.

Austin Martin went 1-2 and the only RBI for the Twins. Joe Ryan (2-2) pitched 6 innings gave up 3 hits, two runs, and struck out 6 for the Twins Friday night.