The Minnesota Twins have 88 games remaining in their season after Thursday’s 12-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds, but the next month could factor heavily into what direction they’re headed. Byron Buxton looks determined to keep them in contention ahead of the July 31 trade deadline.

Byron Buxton hit two home runs, including the second of back-to-back shots with Kody Clemens, and Ryan Jeffers had a homer and four RBIs as the Minnesota Twins beat the Cincinnati Reds 12-5 to end a six-game losing streak.

After a two hour and five minute rain delay to start the game, the Reds and Twins have entered another rained delay in the bottom of the sixth inning. After Byron Buxton hit a home run off Nick Lodolo on the first pitch of the game,