Jun 17, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (25) reacts after hitting a solo home run in the third inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Watch: Byron Buxton launches leadoff home run in second straight game

Originally posted on Minnesota Twins on SI
By Tony Liebert | Last updated Jun 19, 2025 1:04 PM ET

The Twins are struggling, but Byron Buxton is one of the hottest players in baseball. He launched a 432-foot home run to lead off Thursday's game against the Reds, marking his second straight leadoff homer in Cincinnati.

HONK HONK

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Buxton's unreal streak continued with a 396-foot home run in the second inning

Buck did not let Kody wear the helmet for long!!! pic.twitter.com/LQKYKgOO2y
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He has now hit a home run in three straight games, and four times in his last nine at-bats. It is the second time he has homered in three straight games this season, and he now has 15 homers on the season.

Buxton's explosion has led Minnesota to an early 5-2 lead, as they'll look to snap a six-game losing streak Thursday in Cincinnati.