Twins host Rockies in dramatic finish after blowing seven-run lead
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Last updated Jun 27, 2026
The Minnesota Twins faced the Colorado Rockies on June 26, 2026, and led 7-0 heading into the eighth inning. The Rockies mounted a comeback, scoring eight runs to take an 8-7 lead, aided by a three-run homer from Hunter Goodman. Royce Lewis contributed to the Twins' offense, but Colorado's resurgence put them ahead late in the game. The match provides a notable example of a significant lead being erased, resulting in heightened tension as the end approached.
- •Twins led 7-0 before Rockies scored eight unanswered runs.
- •Royce Lewis had a key role in the Twins' early scoring.
- •Hunter Goodman hit a pivotal three-run homer for the Rockies.
- •Twins relievers struggled in the eighth inning, yielding several runs.
- •The game concluded with a dramatic shift in momentum.
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"The Twins led 7-0 to start the eighth, so that gives you an indication what happened!
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