Twins win 9-8 over Cardinals in narrow contest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 3:40 AM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
BaseballThe Minnesota Twins edged out the St. Louis Cardinals 9-8 in a tightly contested game on June 13, 2026. Joe Ryan struggled early but dominated later, allowing only one hit in his last four innings. Byron Buxton played a crucial role, tying the game with a homer and contributing multiple runs. The game saw lead changes, with the Cardinals scoring four runs in the seventh, only for the Twins to rally back. The Twins will continue the series with Connor Prielipp scheduled to start against Matthew Liberatore.
- •Twins score nine runs while Cardinals tally eight runs.
- •Joe Ryan strikes out eight batters in six innings.
- •Byron Buxton scores three times, contributing significantly to the Twins' offense.
- •Game features multiple lead changes, showcasing intense competition.
- •Twins' next game against Cardinals set for June 14 with Prielipp starting.
- 3:40 AMYahoo Sports — Twins beat Cardinals in back-and-forth battle
"Final Twins 9, Cardinals 8 Starting pitcher performance Joe Ryan allowed a solo home run in the first inning of work and gave up two runs in the second inning as part of a four-hit inning for the St. Louis Cardinals. But after that, the Cardinals could do little against the starter for his final four innings of work. Ryan sent down 13 of the final 14 batters he faced and wound up striking ...
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