Twins double their way back to beat Rangers 3-2
Eduardo Escobar's two-out double in the ninth inning drove in the winning run, capping a late rally by the Minnesota Twins for a much-needed 3-2 victory Tuesday night over the Texas Rangers.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Texas Rangers
2
Minnesota Twins
3
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEX | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| MIN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Target Field · 26,663 att.
Match Report
Play by Play
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-3
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Play Result 2-3
Escobar doubled to right, Suzuki scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-3
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-2
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Play Result 2-2
Sanó doubled to deep right, Mauer scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-2
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-1
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Play Result 2-1
Mauer doubled to deep left, Escobar scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-1
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Bunt Pop Foul Out 2-0
Pitch 1: strike 0 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 2-0
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: foul
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End Inning 2-3
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-3
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Play Result 2-3
Escobar doubled to right, Suzuki scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-3
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Double 2-2
Pitch 6: in play
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Ball 2-2
Pitch 5: ball 3
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Strike Swinging 2-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 2-2
Pitch 3: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 2-2
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 2-2
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-2
Escobar batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-2
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Play Result 2-2
Suzuki walked.
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Ball 2-2
Pitch 6: ball 4
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Ball 2-2
Pitch 5: ball 3
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 2-2
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 2-2
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-2
Suzuki batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-2
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Play Result 2-2
Rosario grounded out to shortstop.
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Ground Out 2-2
Pitch 6: in play
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Ball 2-2
Pitch 5: ball 3
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Ball 2-2
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Strike Swinging 2-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Ball 2-2
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 2-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-2
Rosario batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-2
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Play Result 2-2
Hunter flied out to right.
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Fly Out 2-2
Pitch 5: in play
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 2-2
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 2-2
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-2
Hunter batting
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Play Result 2-2
Wilson catching.
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Start Inning 2-2
Bottom of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 2-2
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Head to Head
MIN wins series 2-1
Injuries
Minnesota Twins
- Trevor Larnach Out
- Cole Sands Out
- David Festa Out
- Mick Abel Out
- Anthony Banda Out
Texas Rangers
- Cole Winn Out
- Jose Corniell Out
- Jose Butto Out
- Corey Seager Out
- Evan Carter Out
Lineups
ConfirmedMIN
Aaron HicksCF12
Brian Dozier2B15
Joe Mauer1B7
Miguel SanoDH22
Trevor Plouffe3B80
Torii HunterRF48
Eddie RosarioLF9
Kurt SuzukiC24
Eduardo EscobarSS3
Substitutes
Shane RobinsonDH38
TEX
Delino DeShieldsCF80
Shin-Soo ChooRF17
Prince FielderDH84
Adrian Beltre3B29
Mitch Moreland1B18
Josh HamiltonLF32
Elvis AndrusSS18
Rougned Odor2B24
Chris GimenezC46
Substitutes
Mike Anthony NapoliPH5
Bobby WilsonC37
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