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Twins Walk Off Red Sox With Ninth-Inning Rally After Rain Delay

Snapping a two-game skid, Minnesota showcased late-game resilience before embarking on 41 matchups with playoff-bound teams.

Jul 28, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres catcher Elias Diaz (17) celebrates after hitting a walk-off single during the ninth inning against the New York Mets at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
Jul 28, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers designated hitter Christian Yelich (22) hits a double to drive in a run in the third inning against the Chicago Cubs at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images
Jul 28, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA;  Los Angeles Angels third baseman Kevin Newman (10) crosses the plate after hitting a two-run home run scoring third baseman Luis Rengifo (2) during the third inning against the Texas Rangers at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Jul 28, 2025; West Sacramento, California, USA; Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Luis Castillo (58) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

Overview

  • A 90-minute thunderstorm delay paused Monday’s bottom of the ninth at Target Field before Minnesota rallied to overturn a 4-3 deficit.
  • DaShawn Keirsey Jr. posted the first two-hit game of his career, including a two-run homer in the third inning and a ninth-inning leadoff single.
  • Brooks Lee delivered a walk-off two-run line drive to left field, scoring Mickey Gasper and Willi Castro for a 5-4 win.
  • Boston’s bullpen was taxed heavily, with closer Jhoan Duran yielding the tying run before the delay and reliever Jordan Hicks hitting two batters in the ninth.
  • Minnesota’s 1-for-7 record with runners in scoring position before the final frame underscored its season-long struggles in clutch spots.