An Intense Showdown at Target Field
Fellow Twins fans, it was a heart-pounding duel against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Target Field today. While the score might not have favored us at the end, there were moments of brilliance from our squad that kept us all on the edge of our seats until the final out.Early Innings: Tight Game!
The game kicked off with our boys holding the D-backs scoreless through the first three innings. Byron Buxton got things rolling for us with a single in the first. However, the momentum slipped after that as Arizona's defense was airtight. Our pitcher did a fantastic job at keeping their big hitters at bay.A Flicker of Hope in the 8th
The 4th inning was tough, as Alek Thomas hit a two-run homer that put the D-backs in the lead. But, we didn’t back down! The 8th inning was electrifying. Austin Martin smashed a double to center, and with a clutch performance, Kody Clemens drove in Keaschall and Martin to tie the game at two apiece. The energy in the stadium was through the roof!
Extra Innings Heartbreak
Heading into extra innings, it was anyone's game. Unfortunately, a few costly plays allowed the Diamondbacks to score three times in the 10th inning, making it 5-2. Despite our best efforts, with Lewis and Clemens trying to reignite the rally, the game concluded with the D-backs claiming victory.Even though it wasn't the outcome we hoped for, let's keep our spirits high, Twins fans! We've got plenty more baseball to play, and with our team's spirit and your support, anything is possible.
Scoreboard for Diamondbacks @ Twins (September 13th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 0 |