Diamondbacks rally to defeat Twins 9-5 in Phoenix

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Last updated Jun 20, 2026

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The Arizona Diamondbacks scored four runs in the fifth inning to rally from a two-run deficit and defeat the Minnesota Twins 9-5 on June 20, 2026, in Phoenix. Twins starter Connor Prielipp's six-inning effort included six runs, but only three were earned due to defensive lapses. Key hits from Corbin Carroll sparked the Diamondbacks, including a triple that brought in multiple runs in the eighth inning. The teams will meet again for the second game of the series with Taj Bradley starting for the Twins against Zac Gallen for the Diamondbacks.

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  • Diamondbacks score four runs in the fifth inning.
  • Prielipp pitched six innings, allowing three earned runs.
  • Corbin Carroll contributed three hits and a triple.
  • Twins hit back-to-back home runs in the eighth inning.
  • Taj Bradley starts for the Twins in the next game.
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Final Diamondbacks 9, Twins 5 Starting pitcher performance PHOENIX — His line shows he gave up six runs in six innings pitched, but Twins starter Connor Prielipp pitched much better than that for most of the night. Only three of those runs were earned, as the Twins’ defense fell apart behind him in the fifth inning, leading to a four-run inning during which the Diamondbacks turned a two-run ...

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