Royce Lewis Hits Historic Grand Slam As The AL Central-Leading Twins Crush Cleveland 20-6

CBS Minnesota

September 5, 2023

Royce Lewis had a grand slam and a career-high six RBIs, and Jorge Polanco and Carlos Correa added solo homers off Lucas Giolito in his Cleveland debut as the AL Central-leading Minnesota Twins crushed the Guardians 20-6 on Monday night.

Lewis became the first rookie in MLB history with three grand slams in an eight-game span. The 24-year-old third baseman also is the second player ever with five homers and three slams in the same timeframe, joining baseball legend Lou Gehrig in 1931.

"This team is amazing and the situation just seems to find me because guys keep getting on base in front of me," said Lewis, who has four grand slams in 56 career games in the majors. "Scoring 20 runs is definitely fun, especially when you can beat your divisional rival in a pivotal series."

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