Twins Eye Series Win
Minnesota Twins Lead Colorado Rockies 1-0 as Teams Face Off Again
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The Minnesota Twins held off a stunning Rockies comeback to win Game 1 of their three-game series 9-8 in 10 innings on Friday. Royce Lewis delivered a walk-off RBI single in the 10th — his first career walk-off hit — after the Twins blew a 7-0 lead in the final two innings, according to AP.
The Twins now lead the series 1-0 heading into Saturday's 7:10 PM matchup at Target Field. Minnesota sits at 39-44 overall and is 28-18 this season when recording at least eight hits, per Durango Herald. Colorado remains one of baseball's worst road teams at 14-28 away from home.
Twins Blow 7-0 Lead, Then Win It in Extra Innings
Starter Taj Bradley cruised through seven innings with a 7-0 advantage. Then the Rockies erupted. Hunter Goodman crushed a 451-foot, two-run home run in the 9th inning — his 22nd of the season — to give Colorado an 8-7 lead. The Twins' bullpen allowed five runs in the frame, reigniting local media questions about its consistency, according to Lancaster Online.
Byron Buxton answered with a game-tying RBI in the bottom of the 9th to force extras. Then Lewis stepped up. He finished the night with three hits. Buxton also had three hits and now leads the Twins with 41 extra-base hits this season, per FanDuel.
Brooks Lee, Kody Clemens Power Minnesota's Loaded Lineup
Four different Twins players hit home runs on Friday. Brooks Lee hit his 14th of the year. Kody Clemens added his 12th. Jake McCarthy chipped in his 6th. Hunter Goodman's 22nd was the lone Rockies blast. Lee said after the game, "We're well-rounded... There's power in all parts of our lineup, and that showed tonight," per MLB.com.
The power display underscores Minnesota's offensive depth. The Twins have gone 28-18 when they collect at least eight hits. That stat matters heading into Saturday, when Colorado sends Michael Lorenzen to the mound with a 2-9 record and a 7.11 ERA, according to TSN.
Rockies' Rebuild on Full Display Despite Late Rally
Colorado's 9th-inning surge showed fight. But the Rockies are still 32-50 overall and 14-28 on the road. Manager Warren Schaeffer took over mid-2025 after Bud Black was fired following a 7-33 start. Young players like Goodman and Ezequiel Tovar are developing, but the team sits at the bottom of the NL West, per Fox Sports.
Another series loss could push the Rockies toward selling at the July trade deadline. Veterans like Lorenzen could be moved. Goodman's strong season — he leads Colorado with a .510 slugging percentage — may draw interest from contenders, according to Las Vegas Sun.
Twins One Game From Wild Card, Saturday Odds Favor Minnesota
Friday's win pushed the Twins to within one game of an AL Wild Card spot. A series sweep would give their postseason push a major boost heading into July, per MLB.com. Saturday's game draws 21,998 fans again — this time for a Byron Buxton bobblehead giveaway.
Analysts give Minnesota a 59% chance to win Saturday's game. The Twins are listed as heavy favorites at -172 to -181. The over/under sits at 9.5 runs, reflecting Friday's wild 9-8 finish. Starter Mike Paredes (0-0, 4.05 ERA) will take the mound as a moneyline favorite for the first time this season, according to FanDuel.
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