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July 6, 2025
Twins come back twice but fall to Rays in series finale – Twin Cities
Betsy Helfand
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Twins come back twice but fall to Rays in series finale – Twin Cities

The Minnesota Twins showed their resilience against the Tampa Bay Rays, battling back twice from one- and two-run deficits, only to falter at the end, losing 7-5 in a hard-fought game on Sunday. A highlight for the Twins was Harrison Bader's thrilling two-run homer in the eighth inning that tied the game and sent it into extra innings. However, the team couldn’t overcome a three-run deficit in the 10th inning, as Justin Topa allowed a double and made a costly error.

Prior to the late-game drama, the Twins initially took the lead with a home run from Byron Buxton. Joe Ryan pitched solidly, striking out eight while allowing just two runs over six innings. Trevor Larnach's aggressive slide contributed to a run, tying the game again in the sixth. Unfortunately, the late-game collapse overshadowed a promising performance by the Twins, resulting in a disappointing loss.

How can the Twins improve their bullpen for the playoffs?What major changes could the Twins make to their lineup?What lessons can the Twins learn from their recent loss?How do the Twins stack up against other playoff contenders?
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