Tovar hits 3-run homer, Quantrill throws six scoreless innings as Rockies beat Twins 5-4

By BRIAN HALL
Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Ezequiel Tovar hit a three-run homer, Cal Quantrill kept his strong run going with six scoreless innings and the Colorado Rockies held on to beat the Minnesota Twins 5-4. Quantrill, who’s allowed more than two runs just once in his last eight starts, gave up three hits and walked one, while striking out five batters. Twins reliever Caleb Thielbar didn’t retire a batter, surrendered a walk and three hits, including Tovar’s 11th homer of the season.