Carlos Correa and Byron Buxton of the Minnesota Twins suffered a serious collision in the outfield during their game on Thursday, leading to both being placed in the concussion protocol. The incident occurred in the bottom of the third inning when the two players chased a blooper ball by Cedric Mullins, colliding in the outfield. Correa left the. The collision disrupted the Twins’ momentum, as they were on a 10-game winning streak going into the game. Both players had already faced injury challenges in their careers, with Correa playing only 86 games last season and Buxton having played over 100 games just once since 2018.
Despite the setbacks, Minnesota’s pitching, led by Chris Paddack, continued to dominate, securing the 11th consecutive win. Paddack’s 11 scoreless innings gave the Twins a strong advantage, helping them maintain their position in the AL Central. Although the team was still in fourth place in the division, the loss of Correa and Buxton raises concerns about their ability to sustain their current winning streak. The Twins had previously swept the season series from the Orioles, but the incident during the game has cast a shadow over their performance. The team’s success will depend on the recovery of their key players and the performance of their supporting cast.