Twins Swept by Reds Despite Big Day from Bailey Ober

Minnesota unable to capitalize on Ober's strong outing as bullpen falters late

Apr. 19, 2026 at 9:29pm

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The Minnesota Twins were swept by the Cincinnati Reds after losing 7-4 in extra innings on Sunday, despite a dominant performance from starting pitcher Bailey Ober. Ober struck out 10 batters over 6.1 innings, but the Twins' bullpen struggled late, allowing the Reds to rally for the win.

Why it matters

The Twins' four-game losing streak drops them back to .500 on the season, after they had climbed to the top of the American League standings earlier in the month. The team's bullpen issues have been a concern, and this series loss to the Reds highlights the need for improvement in that area.

The details

Ober delivered his best start of the season, striking out 10 batters and allowing just 3 hits and 4 walks over 6.1 innings. The Twins built an early 3-0 lead, but the bullpen couldn't hold it. Taylor Rogers and Andrew Morris struggled in the late innings, allowing the Reds to take a 4-3 lead in the 9th. The Twins tied it in the bottom of the 9th, but the Reds scored 3 more runs in the 10th to seal the win.

  • Bailey Ober struck out at least 10 batters for the first time since September 18, 2024.
  • The Twins' four-game losing streak is their first of the 2026 season.

The players

Bailey Ober

The Twins' starting pitcher who delivered a dominant 6.1-inning, 10-strikeout performance.

Victor Catarini

The Twins' hitter who drove in 2 runs to give the team an early 3-0 lead.

Josh Bell

The Twins' hitter who drove in a run with an RBI single in the 3rd inning.

Taylor Rogers

The Twins' relief pitcher who struggled in the 8th inning, allowing the Reds to take the lead.

Andrew Morris

The Twins' relief pitcher who gave up 3 runs in the 9th inning to allow the Reds to take the lead.

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What they’re saying

“Victor you did this!!”

— Minnesota Twins, Twitter account

What’s next

The Twins will look to bounce back as they hit the road for a three-game series against the Mets starting on Tuesday, followed by a weekend series against the Rays.

The takeaway

The Twins' bullpen issues continue to be a concern, as they were unable to hold a lead late in the game against the Reds. This series loss drops Minnesota back to .500 on the season, highlighting the need for more consistent relief pitching if they want to remain in contention in the AL.