Twins pitching falters in 9-6 loss to Cardinals on Saturday

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Twins pitching falters in 9-6 loss to Cardinals on Saturday
Summary

The Minnesota Twins lost to the St. Louis Cardinals 9-6 on Saturday. The game's early stages saw the Cardinals score four runs in the first two innings, putting pressure on the Twins' pitching staff. Starter Connor Prielipp pitched six innings and allowed four runs while the bullpen struggled, particularly Justin Lawrence, who gave up four runs in 0.2 innings. Minnesota's offense included strong performances from Byron Buxton and Royce Lewis, each hitting home runs. Following this game, the series stands at 1-1, with a deciding match set for Sunday.

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  • Twins drop to 32-40 after the loss to Cardinals.
  • Prielipp records six innings with four runs allowed.
  • Twins' bullpen issues continue with Lawrence allowing four runs.
  • Buxton and Lewis each contribute home runs.
  • Final game of the series is scheduled for Sunday afternoon.
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The Twins' pitching struggled against the Cardinals on Saturday.

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