Byron Buxton

Buxton opened the scoring in the ballgame with his 385-foot solo shot off of Keider Montero in the opening inning. He also chipped in a run-scoring double in the fourth inning that extended the lead to 6-2. The 30-year-old slugger has stayed relatively healthy this season, hitting .280/.332/.515 with 12 long balls and 42 RBI.

Buxton was removed from Wednesday's game after being hit by a pitch from Orion Kerkering. The Twins called it a right forearm contusion and X-rays were negative. Buxton is hitting .278 with an .833 OPS and 40 RBI on the season.

Buxton (forearm) is batting second and playing center field Friday against Detroit.

Minnesota center fielder Byron Buxton sustained a right forearm contusion during the Twins' 5-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday in Minneapolis.

Fortunately, the oft-injured outfielder received a bit of good news when initial X-rays came back negative for any fractures. It's possible that he may be held of the lineup for a game or two just to be on the safe side, but it doesn't sound like the 30-year-old slugger should hit the injured list this time around.