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Alan Roden's walkoff single lifts Twins over Guardians in thriller

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 3:11 AM

Last updated Jul 9, 2026

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Summary

Alan Roden delivered a walkoff single to secure a 6-5 victory for the Minnesota Twins against the Cleveland Guardians on July 8, 2026. Initially, the Twins trailed after the Guardians hit two home runs in the fourth inning. However, a comeback began as the Twins tied the game later that same inning. Both teams exchanged leads throughout the game, with the Twins ultimately winning in the bottom of the ninth. The Twins will look to Bailey Ober, returning from injury, for the finale against the Guardians.

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By the Numbers

•Twins defeat Guardians 6-5 in dramatic fashion.
•Roden's single scores the game-winning run in the ninth inning.
•Connor Prielipp pitched five innings, allowing four earned runs.
•Twins had a strong fourth inning with three runs scored.
•Bailey Ober scheduled to start for Twins in finale.

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Final Twins 6, Guardians 5 Starting pitcher performance Connor Prielipp cruised through the first three innings of his outing on Wednesday, allowing a single while sending down nine of the first 10 hitters he faced. But he ran into trouble in the fourth inning, allowing a hit to begin the inning before back-to-back home runs from shortstop Bryan Rocchio and first baseman Rhys Hoskins gave the ...
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