Buxton connected off Rangers starter Jack Leiter in the third inning, with the ball landing in the second deck in center field. Buxton moved into sole possession of 15th place on the Twins' career home run list, breaking a tie with Hall of Famer Joe Mauer. The mammoth homer was the fifth-longest home run in Target Field history since it opened in 2010, according to the Twins. In the half inning before the homer, Buxton made a spectacular diving catch in center field against Marcus Semien for the third out. That drew a standing ovation from the fans at Target Field.