A Heartbreaker in Extra Innings
Ah, the bittersweet rollercoaster of a baseball game! The Minnesota Twins fought tooth and nail against the Cleveland Guardians, but despite a valiant effort, we fell just short with a heartbreaking 3-2 loss in the bottom of the 10th inning.
A Strong Start for the Guardians
The game began with the Guardians taking an early lead in the 1st inning. Jose Ramirez came in clutch, singling to right and bringing in Steven Kwan for the first run. In the 2nd inning, the Guardians widened their lead with a single by Brayan Rocchio, allowing Carlos Santana to score. It was 2-0, and things looked tough for the Twins.
Twins Rally to Tie
The Twins couldn't seem to get on the board early, struggling to find gaps in the Guardians' defense. Our boys finally took advantage of a pitching mistake in the 7th inning! Austin Martin managed to get on base with an infield single, scoring the tying runs thanks to a throwing error by Gaddis, allowing Brooks Lee and Christian Vázquez to make it home.
2-2 and hope was alive!Extra Innings Drama
We pushed into extra innings, and tension was at an all-time high. Unfortunately, the Guardians had the last word. Kyle Manzardo hit a deciding single in the bottom of the 10th inning, driving in Brayan Rocchio for the winning run. A tough pill to swallow after such a hard-fought effort.
Final Thoughts
Though it wasn't the result we wanted, let’s keep our heads high, Twins fans! Our team showed determination and grit to come back and tie it up. We'll bring the heat next time!
Let's go, Twins! 
Scoreboard for Twins @ Guardians (August 1st, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |