Twins Lose Series Finale to Red Sox

Offense struggles after early home run as Boston takes final game of the series.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 11:42pm

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The Minnesota Twins jumped out to an early lead when Austin Martin hit a towering home run in the first inning, but the Boston Red Sox rallied to defeat the Twins in the final game of their series.

Why it matters

The Twins have been one of the hottest teams in baseball lately, taking down some of the league's top pitchers. This loss to their division rival Red Sox is a setback as they look to maintain their position in the standings.

The details

After Martin's first-inning blast, the Twins' offense was held in check the rest of the way. Boston's pitching staff settled in and kept the Twins from mounting a comeback, ultimately securing the victory in the series finale.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

The players

Austin Martin

A Twins outfielder who hit a home run in the first inning to give Minnesota an early lead.

Tarik Skubal

A left-handed pitcher for the Twins who the team had recently defeated.

Framber Valdez

Another left-handed pitcher the Twins had beaten in a previous game.

Garrett Crochet

A left-handed pitcher the Twins had also defeated before this game.

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What they’re saying

“We just couldn't get the bats going after that first inning. Credit to their pitchers for settling in and shutting us down.”

— Rocco Baldelli, Twins Manager

What’s next

The Twins will look to bounce back in their next series against the division-leading Guardians, which begins on Friday.

The takeaway

Despite their recent hot streak, the Twins were unable to complete the sweep of the Red Sox, a reminder that even the best teams can have off days against tough division rivals.