Twins Crush Red Sox 13-6 Behind 4 Home Runs

Minnesota's Victor Caratini and Ryan Jeffers each hit 3-run homers in the lopsided victory.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 12:52pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a baseball game, with overlapping planes of green, red, and white representing the field, players, and baseballs in motion.The Twins' offensive explosion against the Red Sox is captured in a cubist, deconstructed style that reflects the raw power and energy of the game.Minneapolis Today

The Minnesota Twins routed the Boston Red Sox 13-6 on Monday, powered by four home runs including a pair of 3-run shots from Victor Caratini and Ryan Jeffers. The Twins knocked out Boston starter Garrett Crochet in the second inning, scoring 11 runs off the lefty in just 1.2 innings of work.

Why it matters

The win extends Minnesota's hot streak, as they've now won 7 of their last 8 games. The Twins' offense continues to produce at a high level, while the Red Sox pitching staff struggled to contain the power bats.

The details

Caratini and Jeffers each finished with 3 RBIs, while Ryan Kreidler and Byron Buxton also went deep for the Twins. Bailey Ober earned the win for Minnesota, allowing 4 runs over 6 innings. Crochet took the loss for Boston, surrendering 11 runs - 10 earned - in his shortest start of the season.

  • The game was played on Monday, April 14, 2026.

The players

Victor Caratini

A catcher for the Minnesota Twins who hit a 3-run home run in the second inning.

Ryan Jeffers

A catcher for the Minnesota Twins who also hit a 3-run home run in the second inning.

Garrett Crochet

The starting pitcher for the Boston Red Sox who was knocked out in the second inning after allowing 11 runs.

Bailey Ober

The starting pitcher for the Minnesota Twins who earned the win, allowing 4 runs over 6 innings.

Jarren Duran

An outfielder for the Boston Red Sox who hit a home run in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“We just came out swinging and put a lot of pressure on their pitching staff early. That set the tone for the whole game.”

— Victor Caratini, Twins Catcher

The takeaway

The Twins' offensive outburst was a dominant performance, showcasing their power and ability to quickly put games out of reach. This win further solidifies Minnesota as a team to watch in the AL Central race.