Lewis hit the sixth grand slam of his career Friday, then saved the game with a dazzling defensive play, for good measure.

Royce Lewis hit a grand slam, Byron Buxton, Luke Keaschall, and Edouard Julien each had two hits, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 9-7 on Friday night. Lewis was 3 for 5 and scored two runs,

Twins’ right-hander Mick Abel, acquired in the Jhoan Duran trade, will likely make his debut vs. the White Sox on Saturday.

The Twins nearly blew a four-run lead in the eighth inning. Lefty reliever Génesis Cabrera recorded only one out, giving up a hit and two walks. Justin Topa surrendered a bases-loaded walk and two RBI singles to his first three batters before inducing a foul ball against Colson Montgomery.

Lewis hit his sixth career grand slam to lead the Twins past the White Sox in a battle between teams who came in with the AL's worst records.

Mick Abel, the top pitching prospect the Twins acquired at the trade deadline, traveled with the team to Chicago and is expected to make his Twins’ debut on Saturday, giving them their first look at a pitcher whom they expect to be a rotation piece in the future.

Minnesota Twins players have a growing level of frustration with the front office and organization as there seems to be a lack of direction going forward.