MINNEAPOLIS -- Jose Berrios' ascension to ace status could be underway this season.
The 23-year-old right-hander dominated the White Sox for seven scoreless innings, tying a career-high with 11 strikeouts, while Joe Mauer had two clutch hits to reach 2,000 for his career to lift the Twins to a 4-0 win at Target Field on Thursday. Berrios improved to 2-1 with a 2.18 ERA in his best start since his season-opening shutout.
Berrios scattered three hits without a walk -- and has issued one walk in 20 2/3 innings this year -- which shows his improved command after entering the year with 3.