A Tough Loss in Extra Innings
Oh, what a nail-biter this game was! Our beloved Minnesota Twins faced off against the Detroit Tigers and, despite a hard-fought battle, fell short in the 11th inning with a final score of 4-3.
A Promising Start
The game started off with both teams holding their own defensively through the first two innings, with neither side managing to break the scoreless tie. But in the bottom of the 3rd, things finally started clicking for the Twins. Edouard Julien sent a rocket over the right-field fence, giving us a one-run lead.
Austin Martin doubled, and after a single by Byron Buxton, Ryan Jeffers managed to get Martin home with a ground out. Luke Keaschall then continued the offensive push by scoring Buxton on a single. 
Keeping It Close
The Tigers fought back in the 4th inning when Riley Greene homered, bringing both himself and Kerry Carpenter in to narrow the gap to one. The Tigers would eventually tie it in the 6th inning due to some nifty work by Colt Keith. Both teams held strong through the next few innings, with the Twins trying every trick in the book but unable to break the deadlock before the end of regulation.Heartbreak in the 11th
The game remained tied into extra innings, which only increased the tension in the park. In the top of the 11th, a sacrifice fly by Gleyber Torres allowed Keith to score and push the Tigers to a slim lead. Despite a courageous effort, including a strategic bunt by Mickey Gasper in the bottom of the 10th and several close plays, the Twins couldn't quite get the luck they needed to bring in a tying run. Royce Lewis struck out to close the inning and the game, leaving us one short of triumph.
It's always tough to lose such a closely matched game, but the fight and spirit shown by our team are commendable as ever. Onward to the next game, Twins fans! Our day for victory will come again!
Scoreboard for Tigers @ Twins (August 14th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 0 |