Twins tie game late and win with walk-off hit against Guardians
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 3:39 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
The Minnesota Twins secured a dramatic victory over the Cleveland Guardians on July 8 at Target Field. After trailing 5-3 heading into the seventh inning, the Twins rallied to tie the game with two runs. Alan Roden's walk-off hit in the ninth inning delivered a 6-5 win. Connor Prielipp started for the Twins, allowing three earned runs. The Twins drew eight walks and recorded 11 hits during the contest. Minnesota aims to complete a three-game series sweep against the Guardians on July 9.
- •Twins score two runs in the seventh to tie the game.
- •Alan Roden delivers a walk-off hit in the ninth inning.
- •Cleveland used eight pitchers, while Minnesota had six.
- •Twins recorded 11 hits and drew eight walks.
- •Series finale scheduled for July 9 at 1:40 PM EST.
- 3:39 AMYahoo Sports — Minnesota Twins Earn Thrilling Walk-Off Win vs. Guardians
"The Twins earned a clutch victory on Wednesday.
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