Baltimore OriolesvsMinnesota Twins
BAL 5/MIN 7
Things to say
The Twins beat the Orioles 7-5 at Target Field.
01
opener
Twins took it 7-5 at home. Back-and-forth for a while, then Minnesota pulled ahead late. Good win against a Baltimore club that's right there with them in the standings.
02
key player
The heart of the Twins order did the damage — you don't put up seven without the middle of the lineup showing up.
03
hot take
Baltimore's pitching keeps letting them down. Fifty-eight and sixty-three isn't a fluke at this point.
04
deep cut
Two teams both under .500 and separated by like a game and a half — this was closer to a playoff-feel game than the records suggest.
05
exit
Twins are scrapping to climb back to even. We'll see if they can keep it rolling in the next one.
The recap
Twins took this one 7-5 at Target Field, grinding out a two-run cushion against a Baltimore club that just couldn't get the big out when it mattered. Minnesota's bats did the damage in the middle innings and the heart of the order kept the line moving, turning a tight game into breathing room.
The turning point was that rally that flipped the lead, and once the bullpen slammed the door, the O's never got their crack at a comeback. Getaway day, home crowd, and the Twins send everybody happy at 60-62.