Twins Drop Rubber Match to Rays in Extra Innings

Minnesota falls 4-1 after Matt Wallner's solo homer in 10th inning

Apr. 6, 2026 at 9:18am

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The Minnesota Twins dropped their series rubber match against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday, losing 4-1 in 10 innings. Matt Wallner hit a solo home run, his third of the season, but the Twins only recorded three hits and stranded four runners on base.

Why it matters

The loss drops the Twins to 3-6 on the season, putting them in an early hole in the AL Central division race. The team will now look to bounce back at home against the Detroit Tigers in a four-game series.

The details

Twins starter Simeon Woods Richardson gave up one run over 6 ⅔ innings in a no-decision. Relievers Kody Funderburk, Cole Sands, Justin Topa, and Taylor Rogers also saw action, with Topa taking the loss after allowing two earned runs in ⅓ of an inning.

  • The game took place on Sunday, April 6, 2026.

The players

Matt Wallner

A Twins outfielder who hit a solo home run, his third of the season.

Simeon Woods Richardson

The Twins starting pitcher who gave up one run over 6 ⅔ innings in a no-decision.

Justin Topa

The Twins reliever who took the loss after allowing two earned runs in ⅓ of an inning.

Joe Ryan

The Twins pitcher scheduled to start the first game of their upcoming series against the Detroit Tigers.

Casey Mize

The Tigers pitcher scheduled to start the first game against the Twins.

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What’s next

The Twins will now welcome the Detroit Tigers to Target Field for a four-game series beginning on Monday night.

The takeaway

The Twins' early-season struggles continue, as they drop the rubber match against the Rays to fall to 3-6 on the year. They'll look to turn things around at home against the Tigers, with Joe Ryan taking the mound in the series opener.