Star Joe Ryan, Alex Call homered and drove in three runs and Luis García Jr. also went deep as the Washington Nationals beat the Twins 9-3.

Buxton exited after the sixth inning Saturday with left side soreness. He is scheduled to undergo medical imaging Sunday.

Joe Ryan 5.0 IP, 6 H, 4 ER, 1 BB, 5 K (83 pitches, 59 strikes (74%) Home Runs: N/A Bottom 3 WPA: Ryan (-.212), Byron Buxton (-.106), Harrison Bader (-.084) Win Probability Chart (via FanGraphs) The Minnesota Twins looked to keep the home stand rolling them back to the .

CJ Abrams and Alex Call drove in three runs apiece, and the Washington Nationals pulled away for a 9-3 win over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday night in Minneapolis.

After making a huge play earlier in the game, Byron Buxton exited the Twins game against the Nationals with concerning side soreness.

Buxton might not be in the Twins' lineup for the rubber match. Either way, Minnesota is eager for a series win after dropping its first two series after the All-Star break. Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said the series finale offers a chance for a fresh start.

Minnesota's pitching staff was able to continue the shutout against the Nationals. Danny Coulombe, Griffin Jax and Jhoan Duran relieved Matthews with three straight dominant innings, and they allowed only three total hits as a pitching staff.

Washington Nationals outfielder Jacob Young has left his team’s game with the Minnesota Twins with a bruised right index finger.