Orioles and Twins Tied 1-1 in Series

Teams face off in rubber match after splitting first two games

Mar. 29, 2026 at 10:50am

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The Baltimore Orioles and Minnesota Twins are set to play the final game of their three-game series on Sunday, with the teams tied 1-1 after splitting the first two matchups.

Why it matters

This series is an important early-season matchup between two AL contenders looking to gain ground in the standings. The winner will take the series and build momentum heading into the next part of the schedule.

The details

The Orioles took the series opener 5-3 on Friday, but the Twins bounced back with a 4-1 victory on Saturday to even things up. Both teams will be sending their top pitchers to the mound for the rubber match, setting the stage for an exciting conclusion to this early-season clash.

  • The series opener was played on Friday, March 27, 2026.
  • The second game of the series took place on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
  • The final game of the three-game set is scheduled for Sunday, March 29, 2026.

The players

Baltimore Orioles

A professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland and a member of the American League East division of Major League Baseball.

Minnesota Twins

A professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota and a member of the American League Central division of Major League Baseball.

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What they’re saying

“This is a big series for both teams as we try to get off to a strong start in the division. We're looking forward to a hard-fought game tomorrow to decide the series.”

— Rocco Baldelli, Manager, Minnesota Twins

“We've played them tough so far, and we know we're going to have to bring our best effort again tomorrow to come out on top. It should be an exciting game to cap off the series.”

— Brandon Hyde, Manager, Baltimore Orioles

What’s next

The winner of Sunday's game will take the series and gain an early advantage in the AL standings.

The takeaway

This series between the Orioles and Twins is an important early-season matchup between two talented teams looking to establish themselves as contenders in the American League. The rubber match on Sunday should provide an exciting conclusion to the series.