Overview

• Harrison Bader’s three-run homer caromed off right fielder Jake Fraley’s glove in the sixth inning to briefly give the Twins the lead.
• TJ Friedl answered immediately with a two-out, two-run double off reliever Brock Stewart to complete Cincinnati’s rally.
• Minnesota’s bullpen has struggled mightily, surrendering a 7.26 ERA across its last 11 games after being a season-long strength.
• The Twins have dropped nine of their past 11 contests and extended their losing streak to five games, their longest of the year.
• Injuries compounded Minnesota’s issues as starter David Festa exited with a right hand contusion and catcher Ryan Jeffers left with a bruised hand, though X-rays were negative.