Twins swept by Pirates in Derek Shelton's return to PNC Park
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 10:55 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
The Minnesota Twins lost 9-3 to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday, completing a three-game sweep. This series was significant for Twins manager Derek Shelton, who previously managed the Pirates for over five seasons. The Pirates' victory came after a dramatic walk-off win in the series opener and a late comeback attempt by the Twins on Saturday. The Twins will aim to break their five-game losing streak when they return home to face the Chicago White Sox.
- •Twins lost 9-3 to Pirates on May 31, 2026.
- •Pirates completed a three-game sweep over Minnesota.
- •Bryan Reynolds hit a walk-off home run in Thursday's opener.
- •Twins erased a six-run deficit but lost 10-9 on Saturday.
- •Minnesota faces the White Sox next on June 1.
- 10:55 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates Spoil Minnesota Twins' Manager Derek Shelton's Return to PNC Park
"The first-year Twins skipper spent just over five years in Pittsburgh before being dismissed early last season.
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