Twins starter Ricky Nolasco (1-1) returned from the disabled list Saturday to throw five solid innings and earn the win against the White Sox.
Nolasco allowed three runs on eight hits and struck out four in the victory.
"I felt good," said Nolasco to MLB.com. "It was a huge sigh of relief to throw pain-free. That was the most important thing. It was a battle. I was pretty anxious to get out there but thought I settled down and got of a few jams there. But a couple two-out hits cost me a couple runs."
Nolasco was pitching in Class A for his rehab assignment because of right elbow inflammation.
Nolasco's next start is set for Thursday against the Athletics.