Angels And Twins Split
Angels And Twins Split First Two Games Of Anaheim Series
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Minnesota built its early lead in the opener through a two-run third inning: Luke Keaschall doubled home a run, stole third and scored on a groundout, before Victor Caratini added an RBI single in the fourth.
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The Angels’ late comeback in the opener also featured a two-run double by pinch-hitter Adam Frazier, which cut Minnesota’s lead to 5-4 in the eighth inning.
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Connor Prielipp threw 60 strikes in 92 pitches during his seven-inning shutout and improved to 3-0 in four September starts; the victory was his sixth of the season.
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The Angels’ eighth-inning failure was especially costly because they loaded the bases with nobody out. Tommy Nance then struck out Mike Trout and pinch-hitter Josh Lowe before retiring Vaughn Grissom on a flyout.
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Grayson Rodriguez allowed eight hits and three runs over 6⅔ innings in the shutout, while Minnesota center fielder Walker Jenkins collected three of the Twins’ nine hits and homered for the third time in his first 52 at-bats.
The Los Angeles Angels and Minnesota Twins split their first two games in Anaheim, with each team claiming a dramatic victory. The Angels won the opener 6-5 in 11 innings on Christian Moore's bases-loaded infield single that scored Zach Neto, erasing a 5-2 deficit with late-game heroics. Minnesota answered with a 3-0 shutout behind rookie Connor Prielipp, who struck out eight batters over seven innings.
Angels Rally Past Twins in 11-Inning Thriller
Los Angeles trailed 5-2 for most of the opener before mounting a furious ninth-inning comeback. According to TSN, pinch-hitter Adam Frazier smacked a two-run double to cut the deficit to one run. Vaughn Grissom then tied the game with a home run, forcing extra innings and setting the stage for Moore's heroics in the 11th.
Minnesota built its early lead through timely hitting. Luke Keaschall doubled home a run in the third inning and later scored on a groundout, while Victor Caratini added an RBI single in the fourth. The Twins' pitching faltered late, allowing the Angels to complete their comeback despite trailing by three runs.
Prielipp Dominates in Twins' Shutout Victory
Minnesota bounced back decisively in game two, with rookie Connor Prielipp delivering a dominant performance. According to Twin Cities Pioneer Press, Prielipp threw seven scoreless innings while allowing just two hits and striking out eight batters on 92 pitches. The victory improved him to 3-0 in four September starts and marked his sixth win of the season.
Walker Jenkins paced the Twins' offense with three hits, including a solo home run—his third blast in his first 52 at-bats. The Angels squandered a golden opportunity in the eighth when they loaded the bases with nobody out but failed to score, striking out three times in that inning alone and finishing with 10 strikeouts total.
Both Teams Face Uphill Playoff Odds
The split leaves the Twins at 72-82 but effectively eliminates them from postseason contention with just days remaining in the regular season. Minnesota's inconsistent play down the stretch has left them out of the Wild Card race despite earlier September momentum. The Angels fell to 59-95 and remain one of baseball's worst teams this season.
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