Minnesota Twins
Midwest patience interrupted by sudden three-run swings
A team that becomes dangerous whenever its power and pitching arrive on the same night.
Minnesota lost 11-6 to Detroit in 12 innings after twice tying the game late, then allowing five runs in the top of the 12th.
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Tigers 11, Twins 6: Detroit saved the fireworks for the 12th
Spencer Torkelson's two-run homer and Javier Báez's bases-clearing double finished a 12-inning win after Minnesota tied the game twice late.
Twins 9, Athletics 6: Minnesota built a cushion and then tested it
Kaelen Culpepper collected four hits, Josh Bell drove in three, and Minnesota held on after the Athletics scored four times in the ninth.
Phillies 7, Twins 1: Schwarber made two swings count
Kyle Schwarber hit two home runs, Brandon Marsh added another, and Aaron Nola's nine strikeouts made Philadelphia's 7-1 win over Minnesota feel sturdier than the scenery.
Twins 7, Orioles 5: Roden made the third inning stick
Minnesota answered Baltimore's early punch with four runs in the third, then kept the Orioles from finding a second scoring window until the ninth.