Miguel Sanó hit a three-run homer in Minnesota’s five-run first inning, and the Twins pounded Dylan Covey and the Chicago White Sox 11-1 on Sunday to strengthen their hold on the AL Central.
Jorge Polanco, Jonathan Schoop and Max Kepler also connected as Minnesota ran its major league-leading total to 205 home runs.
It was more than enough for Kyle Gibson (10-4), who struck out nine in six effective innings. The right-hander improved to 9-4 with a 2.74 ERA in 16 career starts against Chicago.
Sergio Romo got the day off after hopping on an early flight to join the Twins in Chicago after the veteran reliever was acquired in a trade with Miami on Saturday night. Right-hander Carlos Torres was designated for assignment to make room on the roster.
The Twins begin a three-game series against the Marlins on Tuesday night, but Romo had no interest in meeting his new team in Florida.
