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Phillies erase five-run deficit to complete sweep of Twins

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Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Phillies erase five-run deficit to complete sweep of Twins

Summary

The Philadelphia Phillies mounted a late comeback to defeat the Minnesota Twins 7-5 at Target Field on Sunday. Minnesota initially held a commanding five-run lead, aided by a grand slam from Brooks Lee and a home run from Kody Clemens. However, after a shaky sixth inning, where Dean Kremer allowed multiple walks and a pivotal three-run homer by Alec Bohm, the Phillies took control of the game. Bohm added a game-tying hit in the eighth, and Bryan De La Cruz's single put the Phillies ahead. The loss marks Minnesota's fourth in five games, with upcoming series against the Atlanta Braves and San Diego Padres.

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Status Watch

•Phillies trailed by five runs before their comeback.
•Brooks Lee hit a grand slam for the Twins in the first inning.
•Alec Bohm's three-run homer keyed the Phillies' sixth-inning rally.
•Byron Buxton struck out to end the game against Jhoan Duran.
•Minnesota has lost four of its last five games.

Latest Updates

9:50 PMYahoo Sports — How sweep it is: Phillies 7, Twins 5
9:18 PMYahoo Sports — Phillies come back late to sweep Twins

What they're saying

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The Philadelphia Phillies are leaving town and not a moment too soon. After getting blown out in Thursday’s Field of Dreams game and again on Saturday, the Twins saw a five-run lead vanish late in Sunday’s game. To add insult to injury, after Minnesota’s bullpen couldn’t hold its lead, it was former Twins closer Jhoan Duran who came on to seal the save for the Phillies in their 7-5 win over ...
— Yahoo Sports