A Tight Contest From Start to Finish
What a rollercoaster of emotions today's game was! Our beloved Minnesota Twins put up a valiant fight against the Pittsburgh Pirates, but unfortunately, we fell short, losing 2-1 in a tightly contested matchup. Despite the final score, our team showed heart and determination throughout the game.The Lone Run
After being unable to capitalize on opportunities early in the game, we eventually saw some action in the bottom of the 3rd inning. Harrison Bader singled to center field, and Carlos Correa doubled, putting us in a good position. It was Byron Buxton who came through with a clutch double to left, driving Bader home and tying the game at 1-1.
A Nail-Biting Finish
The top of the 9th inning proved to be the decisive moment. After a series of singles and an infield hit, the Pirates managed to score their second run when Spencer Horwitz grounded out, allowing Ke'Bryan Hayes to score. Despite Correa leading off with a single in the bottom of the 9th, the Pirates' closer was too much for us, and we couldn't manage to bring him home to level the scores. A tough finish for sure, but our team fought till the very end!
Looking Ahead
While today's game didn’t end in our favor, there were some positive takeaways. Buxton's performance was solid, and Correa consistently found his way on base, showing resilience and skill. We have a promising squad, and they have the potential to bounce back stronger in the next matchup. Let’s keep supporting our Twins as they prepare for their next game! GO TWINS!
Scoreboard for Pirates @ Twins (July 13th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 0 |