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Roden's go-ahead double helps Twins rally to defeat Orioles 7-5

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 8:35 PM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Roden's go-ahead double helps Twins rally to defeat Orioles 7-5

Summary

Alan Roden hit a crucial double in the eighth inning, leading the Minnesota Twins to a 7-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday. Trailing 4-1, the Twins tied the game in the third with key hits from Kody Clemens, Luke Keaschall, and Victor Caratini. Roden's double drove in Brooks Lee for the go-ahead run, part of a rally that saw seven players contribute RBIs. Zebby Matthews allowed four runs over five innings for Minnesota, while Shane Baz took the loss for Baltimore after allowing five runs in three innings. The Twins improved their record to 60-62 and are now one game behind the Texas Rangers for the final AL wild-card position.

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By the Numbers

•Twins score six unanswered runs after being down 4-1
•Roden's double occurs in the eighth inning
•Zebby Matthews pitches five innings, allowing four runs
•Shane Baz records a loss for the Orioles, giving up five runs
•Minnesota plays the Phillies next, while the Orioles face the Rays

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8:35 PMYahoo Sports — Roden hits a go-ahead double as the Twins rally to beat the Orioles 7-5

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Alan Roden hit a go-ahead double, seven Minnesota players drove in a run and the Twins rallied from an early deficit to beat the Baltimore Orioles 7-5 on Wednesday and win their series. Minnesota (60-62) sits a game behind the Texas Rangers for the final AL wild-card spot and has won six straight series at Target Field. Down 4-1 heading into the third, Kody Clemens hit an RBI single before Luke Keaschall tacked on a sacrifice fly and Victor Caratini tied the game at 4 with a single.
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