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Twins beat Mariners 5-3, reach .500 for first time since April

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 6:05 AM

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

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Summary

The Minnesota Twins defeated the Seattle Mariners 5-3 at T-Mobile Park on August 1, improving their record to 56-55. Despite falling behind early, the Twins tied the game with back-to-back home runs by Brooks Lee and Royce Lewis. Zebby Matthews pitched effectively after a rough start, striking out a career-high 10 batters. The victory marked the Twins' fifth win in their last six games, bringing them into a tie for the third wild card berth with the Cleveland Guardians. They will face the Mariners again on August 2, with Connor Prielipp starting for the Twins.

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By the Numbers

•Twins improve to 56-55, reaching.500 for the first time since April.
•Brooks Lee and Royce Lewis hit consecutive home runs to tie the game.
•Zebby Matthews struck out a career-high 10 batters.
•Twins have won five of their last six games.
•Connor Prielipp is set to start against the Mariners on August 2.

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What they're saying

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Final Twins 5, Mariners 3 Starting pitcher performance SEATTLE — Zebby Matthews’ first inning featured a pair of walks that came on eight total pitches and a pair of doubles, plunging the Twins (56-55) quickly into a two-run deficit. The big hit in the inning, a double off the bat of Mariners (53-58) catcher Cal Raleigh, came with a pair of outs in the inning after Matthews had gotten two ...
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