| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MIN |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 0 |
SEA |
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 14 | 1 |
Game Recap
The Minnesota Twins lost to the Seattle Mariners 6-7 in a tightly contested game held at T-Mobile Park. The Mariners managed to secure the victory by navigating a late offensive surge from the Twins, who fought back in the closing innings but ultimately fell just short.
Seattle's starting pitcher George Kirby provided a strong foundation, tossing 7.0 innings of shutout baseball while allowing only five hits and striking out three. While the Mariners built a lead throughout the middle frames, the Twins offense came alive late against the Seattle bullpen, scoring runs in the final stages of the game behind three home runs from Trevor Larnach, Royce Lewis, and Luke Keaschall.
The Mariners' offense was anchored by Cole Young, who finished the day 4-for-5 with an RBI, and Cal Raleigh, who provided the power with a home run and three RBIs. Josh Naylor also contributed significantly for Seattle, going 2-for-4 with a pair of RBIs, which proved crucial in sustaining the Mariners' lead against the late-game pressure.
Key Performances
For the Twins, Trevor Larnach led the way at the plate, going 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBIs. Royce Lewis also made his presence felt, contributing a 2-for-4 performance highlighted by a home run and three RBIs. Luke Keaschall added to the power display, going 2-for-4 with a home run and one RBI. On the mound for Minnesota, Taj Bradley delivered a solid outing, throwing 6.0 innings while allowing three earned runs and striking out two.
Seattle's Cole Young was the standout performer for the victors, recording four hits in five at-bats. Cal Raleigh's home run and three RBIs stood out as the game's decisive offensive contribution. The Mariners' relief staff faced significant challenges in the final frames, with Andres Munoz ultimately closing out the game despite allowing one run and two hits in his final inning of work.
Box Score
Minnesota Twins — Batting
| Player | H-AB | R | H | RBI | HR | BB | K | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Larnach | 2-5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .286 |
| T. Gray | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .229 |
| R. Jeffers | 1-4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .291 |
| J. Bell | 2-5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .244 |
| K. Clemens | 1-5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .238 |
| R. Lewis | 2-4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .221 |
| B. Lee | 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .244 |
| A. Roden | 1-2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .220 |
| A. Martin | 0-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .238 |
| L. Keaschall | 2-4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .263 |
| R. Kreidler | 0-3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .240 |
| V. Caratini | 0-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .230 |
Minnesota Twins — Pitching
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Bradley | 6.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3.69 |
| K. Rojas | 1.0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3.34 |
| A.J. Minter | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2.22 |
| Y. Gomez | 0.1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3.42 |
Seattle Mariners — Batting
| Player | H-AB | R | H | RBI | HR | BB | K | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Young | 4-5 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .269 |
| R. Arozarena | 1-4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .282 |
| D. Canzone | 1-5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .257 |
| J. Rodriguez | 2-4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .254 |
| J. Naylor | 2-4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .263 |
| S. Fairchild | 0-0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .158 |
| C. Raleigh | 1-5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .162 |
| V. Robles | 1-5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .241 |
| C. Emerson | 2-4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .200 |
| L. Rivas | 0-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .127 |
Seattle Mariners — Pitching
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G. Kirby | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3.76 |
| E. Bazardo | 0.1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.31 |
| J. Ferrer | 0.2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3.35 |
| A. Munoz | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3.98 |






