Twins edge Mariners 5-3 in Seattle behind strong bullpen effort
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Last updated Aug 1, 2026
The Minnesota Twins defeated the Seattle Mariners 5-3 at T-Mobile Park on July 31, 2026. After falling behind early, the Twins tied the game with a home run from Brooks Lee and took the lead when Royce Lewis also homered. A strong performance from Twins' relievers secured the victory, allowing no runs in four innings. This win marks the Twins' first since April 21, lifting them into a tie for second place in the AL Central and the final AL Wild Card spot.
- •Twins rallied from a 2-0 deficit to win 5-3.
- •Royce Lewis hit a 419-foot home run in the seventh inning.
- •Zebby Matthews struck out ten Mariners in five innings of work.
- •Minnesota bullpen combined for four scoreless innings.
- •Twins are now tied for second in the AL Central.
- 5:08 AMYahoo Sports — Twins 5, Mariners 3: Leveling up!
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