Phillies rally to secure 7-5 victory over Twins in Minneapolis
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 9:29 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026

On August 16, 2026, the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Minnesota Twins 7-5 at Target Field. After a strong start from Twins pitcher Dean Kremer and a grand slam by Brooks Lee, the game shifted in the sixth inning when Alec Bohm hit a three-run home run. The Phillies overcame a 5-0 deficit, scoring seven runs in the final three innings. The Twins struggled to maintain their lead and dropped their third consecutive game, now facing the Atlanta Braves in their next series.
- •Phillies score seven runs in final three innings
- •Alec Bohm contributes with a three-run home run
- •Twins had a 5-0 lead before collapsing
- •Phillies win their third straight game
- •Twins prepare for series against Braves next week
- 9:29 PMYahoo Sports — Phillies 7, Twins 5: A grand failure
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