Boston Defeats Minnesota 6-3

Red Sox rally late to take down Twins in series opener

Mar. 29, 2026 at 12:07am

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The Boston Red Sox defeated the Minnesota Twins 6-3 in the first game of their three-game series. The Twins took an early 3-1 lead, but the Red Sox scored two runs in the seventh inning and three more in the eighth to come from behind and secure the victory.

Why it matters

This win keeps the Red Sox in the hunt for a playoff spot in the American League, as they look to make a push in the second half of the season. The loss is a setback for the Twins, who are trying to maintain their position atop the AL Central division.

The details

The Twins jumped out to a 3-1 lead through the first five innings, but the Red Sox rallied late. Boston scored two runs in the seventh inning to tie the game, then added three more in the eighth to take the lead for good. The Red Sox bullpen was able to hold the Twins scoreless over the final four innings to preserve the victory.

  • The game was played on March 29, 2026.
  • The Red Sox scored two runs in the seventh inning to tie the game.

The players

Boston Red Sox

A Major League Baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Minnesota Twins

A Major League Baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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What’s next

The two teams will play the second game of their three-game series on March 30, 2026.

The takeaway

This win keeps the Red Sox in the playoff hunt, while the loss is a setback for the Twins as they try to maintain their division lead.