Reds Rally Late to Sweep Twins in Extra Innings

Hinds and Friedl deliver key hits as Cincinnati completes 3-game series win

Apr. 20, 2026 at 3:25am

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The Cincinnati Reds came from behind to defeat the Minnesota Twins 7-4 in 10 innings on Sunday, completing a three-game sweep. 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 into the 9th before the Reds rallied to force extra innings.

Why it matters

The Reds' comeback victory capped off an impressive series sweep on the road against the Twins, who entered the series as one of the top teams in the American League. The win boosts Cincinnati's record and keeps them in contention in the NL Central, while the Twins' fourth straight loss drops them further behind in the AL Central race.

The details

The Reds trailed 3-1 heading into the 9th inning, but loaded the bases for TJ Friedl, who hit a bases-clearing double to give Cincinnati a 4-3 lead. The Twins battled back to tie it in the bottom of the 9th, but in the 10th, a throwing error by Twins third baseman Tristan Gray allowed the go-ahead run to score for the Reds. Rece Hinds then delivered a two-run double to put the game out of reach.

  • The game was played on Sunday, April 20, 2026.
  • The Reds completed a three-game sweep of the Twins with the victory.

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 earned the win despite allowing one run in one inning of work.

Garrett Acton

The Twins relief pitcher who took the loss after giving up three unearned runs in 1 2/3 innings.

Bailey Ober

The Twins starting pitcher who struck out 10 and allowed just one unearned run in 6 1/3 innings.

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What they’re saying

“We just kept battling and found a way to get it done. That's what this team is all about.”

— Rece Hinds, Reds Outfielder

“It's tough to lose a game like that, but we'll regroup and come back strong. This is a resilient group.”

— Josh Bell, Twins Infielder

What’s next

The Reds will look to build on this series sweep as they return home to host the division-leading Milwaukee Brewers in a key NL Central matchup. The Twins, meanwhile, will try to snap their four-game skid when they welcome the Chicago White Sox to town.

The takeaway

The Reds showed impressive resolve and clutch hitting to rally late and complete the sweep of the Twins, demonstrating the kind of grit and determination that could make them a factor in the NL playoff race. For Minnesota, the loss is a tough one, but they'll need to quickly regroup and find a way to get back on track to keep pace in the AL Central.