KANSAS CITY —Saturday, Griffin Jax, the first Air Force Academy graduate in the major leagues, made his first MLB start. Off to a rough start, Jax has posted a 7.82 ERA in 12.2 innings in 4 games. The former Falcon took the loss for Minnesota, allowing six runs in five innings. The Twins have lost five consecutive games.
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Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Griffin Jax reacts after giving up a solo home run to Seattle Mariners' Luis Torrens during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, June 15, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Posted at 12:26 AM, Jul 04, 2021
and last updated 2021-07-04 02:26:26-04
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