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Twins Dominate Orioles 9-1 as López Fans 10 and Streaks End

Minnesota's pitching brilliance and power hitting snapped Baltimore's long-standing success against the Twins in a decisive series opener.

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Baltimore Orioles’ Jackson Holliday (7) reacts after striking out during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in Minneapolis, Minn. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)
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Overview

  • Pablo López struck out a season-high 10 batters, leading a Twins pitching staff that combined for 17 strikeouts, two shy of the team record for a nine-inning game.
  • Carlos Correa's 458-foot two-run homer and Byron Buxton's three-run blast highlighted Minnesota's offensive outburst, with Buxton driving in four runs total.
  • Baltimore's offense struggled, managing only three singles and one run, marking their third consecutive loss and continuing their early-season woes.
  • The victory ended the Orioles' 10-game winning streak against the Twins and their seven-game run at Target Field.
  • Minnesota activated Royce Lewis and Willi Castro from the injured list, adding depth to a team that has now won three straight games.