On a dreary Thursday afternoon in Minneapolis, the Twins had a chance to build rare momentum and breathe life into a sluggish start to the season. Instead, a lifeless effort at the plate and shaky pitching left Target Field drenched in both rain and frustration.

The Twins have used six games against the White Sox this season to get better, if not well. With the chance for a series sweep on Thursday at Target Field, Minnesota couldn’t get much of anything