A Strong Start for the Twins
The game kicked off with a thrilling performance as our beloved Byron Buxton stepped to the plate and blasted a homer to left, taking the lead to 1-0 over the Tigers. His 399-foot shot was a sight to behold!
Our pitching kept things tight at the top, fending off the Tigers until the next chance for our Twins at bat.Defense Shines, Offense Powers On
We had a solid showing in the second with Ty France making smart plays and advancing a base on a wild pitch, then scoring on Brooks Lee's single. Another highlight came when Simeon Woods Richardson took charge on the mound, holding the Tigers back. The 4th inning was a slight hiccup as Spencer Torkelson of the Tigers managed a homer, but our Twins held the line otherwise.
Closing Strong with a Victory!
Edouard Julien's homer in the 6th extended our lead to 3-1, followed by a smart play from France to bring Buxton home. With our bullpen perfectly clicking, Louie Varland, Cole Sands, and later Jhoan Duran shut down any Tiger advances. In the end, a beautiful run from Matt Wallner in the 8th sealed the deal, concluding a powerful performance from the Twins, securing a solid 5-1 victory!
Overall, a fantastic team effort from our Twins – from efficient pitching, strategic moves on the field, and powerhouse hitting led by Buxton and Julien. Let's keep these winning vibes rolling into the next game!
️Scoreboard for Tigers @ Twins (April 13th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |