Byron Buxton's diving catch in the 9th inning seals the Twins' 4-2 win over the struggling White Sox

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Bailey Ober worked six strong innings to win his second straight start, Trevor Larnach hit a two-run homer and Byron Buxton made a diving catch to end the game and seal the Minnesota Twins' 4-2 win over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night.

The White Sox loaded the bases in the ninth inning on an infield single and two walks off Twins closer Jhoan Duran. But the 27-year-old right-hander allowed just one run and earned his second save in as many chances when center fielder Buxton made a leaping, game-saving catch at the warning track in right-center on a liner by Andrew Benintendi with runners at second and third.

Ober (2-1) allowed one run on eight hits with six strikeouts. After giving up eight runs in 2 2/3 innings in his season debut, Ober has allowed six runs in his last four starts, covering 22 1/3 innings.

Rookie Luke Keaschall, playing in his fourth big league game since being recalled on Friday, had a single, walked twice, stole two bases and scored two runs for Minnesota, which snapped a three-game losing streak.

Larnach hit his second homer of the season after Keaschall walked and stole second in the eighth inning.

Chicago’s Davis Martin (1-3) allowed two runs, none earned, in five innings, giving up three hits and three walks. Rookie catcher Edgar Quero had a career-high three hits in just his sixth game as the White Sox lost for the eighth time in nine games and slipped to 5-18.

Keaschall scored the go-ahead run in the third inning when Quero’s throw to first hit Larnach in the back, one of two White Sox errors. Larnach had hit a dribbler in front of the plate and Keaschall scored from second.

Chicago is now 1-10 on the road this season and 1-9 against the AL Central. The White Sox are 3-22 in their last 25 games, while being outscored 157-83, against the Twins. They have lost 13 straight at Target Field.

Rookie RHP David Festa (0-0, 0.00 ERA) makes his third start this season for Minnesota. Chicago RHP Bryse Wilson (0-0, 4.50 ERA) is making his first start of the season and first since June 20 of last season for Milwaukee against San Diego.

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Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton (25) celebrates with left fielder DaShawn Keirsey Jr. (21) after catching a fly out by Chicago White Sox's Andrew Benintendi (23) as the final out of a baseball game Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton (25) catches a fly out by Chicago White Sox's Andrew Benintendi (23) as the final out of a baseball game Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Chicago White Sox's Nick Maton (0) walks back to the dugout after striking out during the second inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Chicago White Sox second baseman Lenyn Sosa (50) fields a groundout hit by Minnesota Twins' Edouard Julien (47) during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Minnesota Twins' Luke Keaschall (15) beats the tag by Chicago White Sox shortstop Jacob Amaya (8) to steal second base during the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Davis Martin (65) delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Bailey Ober (17) delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Minnesota Twins' Trevor Larnach (9) hits a 2-run home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox,Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton (25) catches a fly out by Chicago White Sox's Andrew Benintendi (23) as the final out of a baseball game Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

PARIS (AP) — A Paris court is to rule on Monday in a case involving 10 people accused of cyberbullying French first lady Brigitte Macron by spreading false online claims about her gender and sexuality, allegations her daughter said damaged her health and family life.

The defendants, eight men and two women aged 41 to 60, are accused of posting “numerous malicious comments” falsely claiming that President Emmanuel Macron ’s wife was born a man and linking the 24-year age gap with her husband to pedophilia. Some of the posts were viewed tens of thousands of times.

Brigitte Macron did not attend the two-day trial in October.

Her daughter, Tiphaine Auzière, testified about what she described as the “deterioration” of her mother’s life since the online harassment intensified. “She cannot ignore the horrible things said about her,” Auzière told the court. She said the impact has extended to the entire family, including Macron’s grandchildren.

Defendant Delphine Jegousse, 51, who is known as Amandine Roy and describes herself as a medium and an author, is considered as having played a major role in spreading the rumor after she released a four-hour video on her YouTube channel in 2021.

The X account of Aurélien Poirson-Atlan, 41, known as Zoé Sagan on social media, was suspended in 2024 after his name was cited in several judicial investigations.

Other defendants include an elected official, a teacher and a computer scientist. Several told the court their comments were intended as humor or satire and said they did not understand why they were being prosecuted. They face up to two years in prison if convicted.

The case follows years of conspiracy theories falsely alleging that Brigitte Macron was born under the name Jean-Michel Trogneux, which is actually the name of her brother. The Macrons have also filed a defamation suit in the United States against conservative influencer Candace Owens.

The Macrons, who have been married since 2007, first met at the high school where he was a student and she was a teacher. Brigitte Macron, 24 years her husband’s senior, was then called Brigitte Auzière, a married mother of three.

Emmanuel Macron, 48, has been France’s president since 2017.

FILE - French President's wife Brigitte Macron arrives ahead of the ceremony outside "La Belle Equipe" bar, Thursday Nov. 13, 2025 in Paris as part of ceremonies marking the 10th anniversary of terrorist attacks. (Ludovic Marin, Pool photo via AP, File)