Gonsalves progresses in 2nd start as Twins fall

Sano's mammoth solo home run MINNEAPOLIS -- It was far from perfect, but it was a much better showing from lefty Stephen Gonsalves (Stove) in his second Major League start.

Gonsalves, who lasted just 1 1/3 innings in his debut against the White Sox on Monday, fared better this time, allowing four runs on seven hits over five innings in a 6-2 loss to the A's on Saturday night at Target Field. It's clear Gonsalves' command needs to improve, as he walked four and only 48 of his 90 pitches went for strikes.

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Gonsalves, the club's No. 5 prospect per MLB Pipeline, didn't seem to be plagued by the jitters he dealt with in his debut, but still had trouble getting his changeup…