Twins outlast Rockies in high-scoring affair at Target Field
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 3:16 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
On June 26, 2026, the Minnesota Twins defeated the Colorado Rockies 9-8 at Target Field in Minneapolis. Byron Buxton contributed significantly to the victory, impacting the game positively with a +0.42 WPA. Despite a strong effort from the Rockies, who made a late push, they fell short in the final innings. The Twins' performance keeps them competitive as the season progresses, while the Rockies continue to struggle.
- •Twins score five runs in the fifth inning.
- •Byron Buxton leads Twins with notable WPA.
- •Antonio Senzatela suffers a negative impact on his WPA.
- •Game played at Target Field in Minneapolis.
- •Both teams look to rebound in their next matchups.
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"The Rockies tend to arrive fashionably late, but it didn’t work tonight.
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