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Twins explode for 16 runs against Diamondbacks in Arizona

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Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Twins explode for 16 runs against Diamondbacks in Arizona

Summary

On June 20, 2026, the Minnesota Twins built a substantial 16-0 lead against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. The Twins scored ten runs in the fifth inning, highlighted by a grand slam from Byron Buxton and five consecutive singles. Despite a strong offensive performance, Minnesota's bullpen struggled, allowing eight runs, with Anthony Banda and Justin Lawrence combining for a difficult seventh inning. Brooks Lee aimed for a cycle but fell short in the late innings as the game progressed into the final frames.

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By the Numbers

•Twins scored 16 runs, taking a commanding lead by the fifth inning.
•Byron Buxton hit a grand slam during a ten-run fifth inning.
•Diamondbacks rallied for eight runs, mainly in the seventh inning.
•Brooks Lee attempted to complete the cycle but was unsuccessful.
•Game took place at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona.

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In the dumbest Twins game any of us will see all year, the Twins jumped out to your classic 16-0, fifth-inning lead, then handed the ball over to the bullpen to drag us kicking and screaming towards a finish line placed just ahead of 12:30 am CT. You’ve maybe never seen a former All-Star become […]
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