Reds Rally Late to Sweep Twins in Extra Innings

Rece Hinds and TJ Friedl lead Cincinnati's comeback in 10th inning

Apr. 19, 2026 at 10:23pm

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The Cincinnati Reds completed a three-game sweep of the Minnesota Twins with a 7-4 victory in 10 innings on Sunday. Rece Hinds hit a two-run double in the top of the 10th to give the Reds the lead, while TJ Friedl drove in three runs, including a bases-clearing double in the 9th to tie the game. The Twins had taken a 3-1 lead heading into the 9th before the Reds rallied to force extra innings.

Why it matters

The Reds' comeback win capped off a strong series sweep on the road against the Twins, a potential playoff contender in the American League. The late-inning heroics from Hinds and Friedl showed the Reds' offensive firepower and resilience, which could be important factors as they look to make a push in the National League Central division race.

The details

The Twins took a 3-1 lead into the 9th inning, but the Reds loaded the bases for TJ Friedl, who hit a bases-clearing double to give Cincinnati a 4-3 advantage. Minnesota battled back to tie it in the bottom of the 9th on an RBI double by Austin Martin. In the 10th, the Reds took advantage of two Twins errors to score three runs, capped by Rece Hinds' two-run double, to pull away for the 7-4 victory.

  • The game was played on Sunday, April 19, 2026 in Minneapolis.
  • The Reds completed the three-game sweep of the Twins.

The players

Rece Hinds

A Reds outfielder who hit a key two-run double in the 10th inning to give Cincinnati the lead.

TJ Friedl

A Reds outfielder who went 2-for-5 with a double, three RBIs and a stolen base to lead the Cincinnati offense.

Emilio Pagan

The Reds relief pitcher who got the win despite allowing one run in one inning of work.

Graham Ashcraft

The Reds relief pitcher who recorded his first career save with a scoreless inning.

Victor Caratini

A Twins hitter who had two hits and two RBIs in the losing effort.

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What they’re saying

“We never gave up and kept battling back. That's the kind of team we have - we fight until the end.”

— TJ Friedl, Reds Outfielder

What’s next

The Reds will look to build on this sweep as they continue their road trip, facing the Chicago Cubs in a four-game series starting on Tuesday. The Twins will try to bounce back at home against the Detroit Tigers in a three-game set beginning on Monday.

The takeaway

This comeback victory showcases the Reds' offensive firepower and resilience, traits that could serve them well as they aim to make a push in the NL Central race. Meanwhile, the Twins' bullpen struggles highlight an area they may need to address to remain in contention in the AL.