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Twins struggle as Phillies score seven runs in fifth inning

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 2:09 AM

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

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Summary

The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Minnesota Twins 9-1 on August 15. Twins starter Connor Prielipp had a solid start, allowing only one run in his first four innings. However, in the fifth inning, he surrendered seven runs, highlighted by Bryson Stott's three-run home run. Prielipp finished with eight runs allowed, tying his career high. Jesús Luzardo pitched effectively for the Phillies, yielding just one run over 6 2/3 innings. The Twins' offense continued to falter, scoring only one run for the second consecutive game. The teams will meet again for a series finale.

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By the Numbers

•Phillies scored seven runs in the fifth inning off Prielipp.
•Prielipp allowed eight runs on eight hits in the game.
•Bohm had a career-high five hits for the Phillies.
•Luzardo struck out nine and gave up one run over 6 2/3 innings.
•Twins play the series finale against the Phillies next.

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2:09 AMYahoo Sports — Big inning dooms Connor Prielipp, Twins in loss to Phillies

What they're saying

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Final Phillies 9, Twins 1 Starting pitcher performance The first time Connor Prielipp loaded the bases, he was able to get out of his jam by giving up just a run. The second time, he wasn’t quite so fortunate. Prielipp, who gave up one run in his first four innings of work on Saturday, fell apart in a fifth inning in which he gave up seven runs. After the first batter of the inning reached on ...
— Yahoo Sports

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