Twins overpower Rangers 12-2 to secure series victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 2:58 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
The Minnesota Twins defeated the Texas Rangers 12-2 on June 16 at Globe Life Field, clinching the series. Trevor Larnach opened the scoring with a solo home run, while Kody Clemens added a three-run homer as part of a five-run inning. Zebby Matthews pitched seven innings, allowing two runs and striking out four. The Twins set a season high with 17 hits in the game, including two doubles from both Alex Jackson and Luke Keaschall. The Rangers only managed two runs against Matthews and did not threaten after the Twins’ early offensive barrage.
- •Twins tally 17 hits in the game, a season high.
- •Zebby Matthews pitches 7 innings, allowing 2 runs.
- •Trevor Larnach and Kody Clemens hit home runs.
- •Twins score 10 runs in the fourth inning.
- •Rangers only score in the fourth and fifth innings.
- 2:58 AMYahoo Sports — Twins 12, Rangers 2: 17 hits secure a series win
"The lineup provided more than enough run support for Zebby Matthews as the Twins blowout the Rangers.
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