Madrigal, Mendick homer as White Sox pound Twins 16-4

Nick Madrigal had three hits, including his first major league homer, and Danny Mendick launched his first career grand slam as the Chicago White Sox beat the struggling Minnesota Twins 16-4 on Monday night.

Seven players had multiple hits for Chicago, which posted season highs in hits (18) and runs. The White Sox have won nine of their past 11 games, including four straight wins against Minnesota.

Dallas Keuchel (3-1) was the beneficiary, pitching seven innings and allowing three runs on seven hits.

Chicago White Sox's Billy Hamilton, bottom, is tagged out by Minnesota Twins catcher Willians Astudillo, top, while trying to score from third on a triple in the fifth inning of a baseball game, Monday, May 17, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP PhotoJim Mone)

J.A. Happ (2-2) was roughed up again by the White Sox. Happ permitted six runs in 3 2/3 innings and has given up 15 runs to Chicago in his past two starts.

Happ had allowed just six runs in his first five starts for the Twins after signing as a free agent in the offseason. His ERA has risen from 1.91 to 5.35 in the past two starts.

Josh Donaldson hit a two-run homer and Rob Refsnyder had four hits for Minnesota, which has lost seven of eight.

Chicago White Sox pitcher Dallas Keuchel throws against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, May 17, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP PhotoJim Mone)

TRAINER’S ROOM

White Sox: 1B José Abreu will miss the entire series with left ankle inflammation. Abreu was injured sliding into home plate Sunday. X-rays were negative and an MRI showed inflammation. Chicago manager Tony La Russa said Abreu will possibly return for Friday night’s game in New York after an off day on Thursday.

Twins: C Mitch Garver left in the fourth inning with a bruised right knee. Garver took a pitch off the knee earlier in the game. The team said he’s considered day to day. He was replaced by Willians Astudillo, who was available after he was hit by a pitch on the left hand Sunday. … RHP Kenta Maeda will throw Tuesday to determine whether he will be able to make his next scheduled start as he deals with groin tightness. … OF Max Kepler was out of the lineup as he deals with a hamstring injury, and manager Rocco Baldelli said Kepler could need “a little time.” … Twins rookie Alex Kirilloff, on the injured list with a right wrist sprain, took batting practice and could begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul this week.

Minnesota Twins' pitcher J.A. Happ throws against the Chicago White Sox in the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, May 17, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP PhotoJim Mone)

UP NEXT

Chicago RHP Lance Lynn (4-1, 1.30 ERA) will make his first start in Minnesota since he was traded from the Twins to the New York Yankees in 2018. Lynn earned a win against Minnesota in his last start on May 13 when he gave up just an unearned run in five innings. RHP Michael Pineda (2-2, 2.79) will start for the Twins. Pineda allowed three runs in 5 1/3 innings opposite Lynn that day.

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Chicago White Sox's Tim Anderson, right, is congratulated in the dugout by manager Tony La Russa after he scored on a double by Nick Madrigal off Minnesota Twins' pitcher J.A. Happ in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Monday, May 17, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP PhotoJim Mone)

Chicago White Sox's Billy Hamilton, bottom, is tagged out by Minnesota Twins catcher Willians Astudillo while trying to stretch a triple in the fifth inning of a baseball game, Monday, May 17, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP PhotoJim Mone)

Minnesota Twins' Josh Donaldson, right, is congratulated by third base coach Tony Diaz on his two-run home run off Chicago White Sox pitcher Dallas Keuchel in the sixth inning of a baseball game, Monday, May 17, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP PhotoJim Mone)

White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson and first baseman José Abreu each made throwing errors on the same sloppy play, allowing the Minnesota Twins to score the go-ahead run in the eighth inning of a 2-1 victory over Chicago on Friday night.

Anderson made his sixth error in three games when he skipped a throw to first on Carlos Correa's two-out infield single that scored Ryan Jeffers from third. Correa may have stepped on Abreu's glove while he tried to scoop the ball, ripping it off Abreu's hand.

Abreu chased down the misfire and whipped the ball home, even though baserunner Luis Arraez had stopped at third. Abreu's throw was also wild, and Arraez scampered home for a 2-1 lead.

Chicago White Sox's Andrew Vaughn rounds the bases and points to center field where he hit a home run against Minnesota Twins pitcher Bailey Ober during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 22, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP PhotoCraig Lassig)

Anderson was suspended shortly before first pitch Friday after giving a fan in Cleveland the middle finger Wednesday, when he had three errors in two innings as Chicago fell into a 10-0 hole. He's appealing the ban and will play until the matter is settled.

The 28-year-old had two more errors in a loss Thursday and has six through 10 games this year. He committed 10 errors all of last season.

The White Sox loaded the bases with one out in the ninth, but Emilio Pagán escaped for his second save. He got Reese McGuire to pop out for the second out and struck out Jake Burger looking to end the game.

Chicago White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech throws against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 22, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP PhotoCraig Lassig)

Twins starter Bailey Ober’s only blunder was a solo homer by Andrew Vaughn in the fifth inning. Ober struck out six and didn’t issue a walk in five innings.

The loss for Chicago negated another strong start for Michael Kopech. Chicago’s 25-year-old right-hander tossed five scoreless innings and struck out seven. Kopech has allowed just one earned run in three starts this year.

Gary Sanchéz was scratched from the Twins lineup shortly before Friday’s game, but no reason was given. He was originally slated to catch and bat seventh.

Minnesota Twins pitcher Bailey Ober throws against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 22, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP PhotoCraig Lassig)

Kendall Graveman (0-1) was charged with the loss. Tyler Duffey (1-2) pitched a scoreless eighth for the win.

GREEN GLOVE

The Twins were awarded the 2021 Green Glove Award, given by Major League Baseball to the team with the highest waste diversion rate. Nearly 99% of waste at Target Field last season was saved from landfills, which was tops in the majors. It’s the first time since the award’s inception in 2008 that it went to a team other than the San Francisco Giants (12 times) or Seattle Mariners (twice).

Minnesota Twins third baseman Gio Urshela dives to stop a ground ball single hit by Chicago White Sox's Gavin Sheets during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 22, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP PhotoCraig Lassig)

ROSTER MOVE

Before Friday’s game, Chicago placed RHP Matt Foster on the family medical leave list and reinstated OF A.J. Pollock from the 10-day injured list. Pollock was placed on the IL on April 12 with a strained right hamstring after appearing in just two games this season.

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Chicago White Sox's Andrew Vaughn (25) celebrates with third base coach Joe McEwing after hitting a home run against Minnesota Twins pitcher Bailey Ober during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 22, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP PhotoCraig Lassig)

RHP Vince Velasquez (0-1, 4.15 ERA) is making his third start of the season Saturday for Chicago and will look to make it through five innings for the first time this year. Minnesota will counter with Dylan Bundy (2-0, 0.87), who has allowed just one run in his first two starts in a Twins uniform.

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Minnesota Twins's Luis Arraez (2) cerebrates with teammates after scoring after the Chicago White Sox commit two errors on a play during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 22, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP PhotoCraig Lassig)

Minnesota Twins pitcher Emilio Pagan reacts after striking out Chicago White Sox's Jake Burger with the bases loaded to win a baseball game, Friday, April 22, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP PhotoCraig Lassig)