PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Mick Abel struck out nine in six scoreless innings in his first start against his former team and the Minnesota Twins beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-0 on Saturday night, clinching home-field advantage for the Milwaukee Brewers throughout the postseason.

Byron Buxton, James Outman and Ryan Fitzgerald homered for the Twins.

Abel (3-4) allowed three hits and one walk. The 2020 Phillies first-round draft pick was traded to Minnesota at the deadline in July as part of a package for closer Jhoan Duran.

Buxton led off with a solo homer against Philadelphia starter Ranger Suárez. It was Buxton's 20th career leadoff home run and 11th this season, tying a franchise record set by Jacque Jones in 2002.

Outman also homered off Suárez while Fitzgerald had a solo shot off re

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