Twins Battle Through Rain Delay to Clinch Dramatic Walk-Off Victory
On Monday night in Minneapolis, the Minnesota Twins displayed true grit and determination. Following a rain delay that stretched over 90 minutes, they stormed back to defeat the Boston Red Sox 5–4 in thrilling fashion. Rookie Brooks Lee played the hero, delivering a decisive two-run single in the bottom of the ninth to seal the walk-off win.
The Comeback That Mattered
Trailing 4–3 before the ninth, the Twins rallied after the rain delay. DaShawn Keirsey Jr.’s leadoff single, followed by back-to-back hit-by-pitches from Red Sox reliever Jordan Hicks, set the table. With the bases loaded, Brooks Lee slammed a single to left that sealed the comeback win.
The win snapped a six-game skid since the All-Star break, offering a much-needed spark.
Manager’s Perspective
Twins manager Rocco Baldelli praised his team’s ability to reset after the delay, saying:
“You fight hard for like 2½ hours and you end up in an hour-plus rain delay… our guys came out and had good at-bats, every one of our guys.”
Opposing manager Alex Cora acknowledged Boston had momentum—but added:
“There’s nothing you can do against Mother Nature.”
What’s Next in the Series
The Twins are set to host the second game of the three-game series on Tuesday night, with the Red Sox aiming to even the series and climb in the tight AL East standings.
Boston will start Lucas Giolito, who returns after a rough outing against the Phillies. Giolito is 8–10 with a 4.25 ERA in 24 career starts versus Minnesota.
Roster Moves & Emotional Challenges
On the same day, Minnesota traded veteran starting pitcher Chris Paddack to Detroit for 19-year-old catcher/first baseman Enrique Jimenez and reliever Randy Dobnak. Baldelli noted that while roster turnover is emotionally difficult, the young players have responded positively.