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Lewis Delivers Clutch Hit to Seal Twins' Thrilling Comeback
27 Jun
Summary
- Royce Lewis hit a walk-off single in the 10th inning.
- Colorado Rockies blew a seven-run lead in the ninth inning.
- Kody Clemens and Brooks Lee homered early for the Twins.
The Minnesota Twins secured a thrilling 9-8 victory against the Colorado Rockies on Friday night, thanks to a walk-off single in the 10th inning by Royce Lewis. This marked Lewis's first career walk-off hit and the Twins' first of the season.
The Twins had established a substantial 7-0 lead through seven innings. However, the Rockies staged a remarkable comeback in the ninth inning, scoring five runs to take an 8-7 lead. This rally included a two-run homer from Hunter Goodman and a three-run shot from Jake McCarthy.
Pinch-hitters Austin Martin and Ryan Kreidler sparked a ninth-inning rally for the Twins, with Byron Buxton tying the game. Andrew Miller pitched a scoreless 10th inning for the win. Earlier in the game, Kody Clemens and Brooks Lee contributed with two-run home runs for Minnesota.
