Movin’ on up

By defeating Boston 6-4 to complete a three-game sweep at Target Field, the Twins:

 

• Moved into first place for the first time after April since the final day of the 2010 season.

 

• Won their fourth consecutive series.

 

• Won their fifth consecutive game, tying their season high.

 

• Improved to 18-6 for the month, their first 18-victory month since August 2010.