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Despite loss, Buxton’s September ascent continues
- Updated: September 18, 2016
NEW YORK — It could have been a nice win for the Twins, and it could have been a moment to remember for Byron Buxton.
It could have been and it would have been, if not for Curtis Granderson.
Granderson gets the big headlines, and deservedly so, after his two extra-innings home runs tied and then finished off Saturday night’s 3-2, 12-inning victory for the Mets, who are battling for a postseason spot. Buxton is an afterthought, even though his 11th-inning home run could have won the game for the Twins.
“To come up short, it hurts,” Buxton said.
The Twins did come up short, but if what they’re seeing from Buxton this month is any indication, their prized rookie may be making some big progress.
With two more hits on Saturday, Buxton raised his average to .333 in September, and 11 of his 19 hits this month have gone for extra bases. He came into Saturday in a 2-for-15 slump, but he ended the night with his sixth home run of the month.
In the Majors, only teammate Brian Dozier (nine) and Red Sox first baseman Hanley …
