Mauer's HR in 9th lifts Twins to 4-3 win over Red Sox
Joe Mauer hit a solo home run in the bottom of the ninth to lift the Minnesota Twins to a 4-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Friday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Boston Red Sox
3
Minnesota Twins
4
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| MIN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
Target Field · 28,707 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/30/26 | @ New York Yankees | L 2-9 | MLB |
| 9/29/26 | @ New York Yankees | L 0-9 | MLB |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-4
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Play Result 3-4
Mauer homered to left center (400 feet).
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-3
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Play Result 3-3
Young singled to left, Marrero and Rutledge scored.
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Advancing On Play 3-3
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Advancing On Play 2-3
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-3
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Play Result 1-3
Mauer singled to right center, Rosario scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-3
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-2
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Play Result 1-2
Benintendi homered to center (416 feet).
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-2
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Play Result 0-2
Grossman singled to left center, Sanó scored.
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Advancing On Play 0-2
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End Inning 3-4
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-4
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Play Result 3-4
Mauer homered to left center (400 feet).
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Home Run 3-4
Pitch 4: in play
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Strike Looking 3-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (looking)
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Ball 3-3
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 3-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-3
Mauer batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-3
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Play Result 3-3
Vargas grounded out to first.
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Ground Out 3-3
Pitch 4: in play
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Ball 3-3
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Ball 3-3
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 3-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-3
Vargas batting
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Play Result 3-3
Vargas hit for Dozier.
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Play Result 3-3
Barnes relieved Scott.
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Lineup Change 3-3
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Lineup Change 3-3
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Lineup Change 3-3
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Lineup Change 3-3
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-3
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Play Result 3-3
Rosario grounded out to first.
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Ground Out 3-3
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Looking 3-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-3
Rosario batting
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Play Result 3-3
León catching.
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Play Result 3-3
Rutledge at first base.
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Play Result 3-3
Marrero at third base.
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Start Inning 3-3
Bottom of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 3-3
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Lineup Change 3-3
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Lineup Change 3-3
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Lineup Change 3-3
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End Inning 3-3
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-3
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Play Result 3-3
Benintendi grounded out to second.
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Ground Out 3-3
Pitch 3: in play
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Strike Swinging 3-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 3-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Head to Head
BOS wins series 2-1
Injuries
Minnesota Twins
- Cole Sands Out
- David Festa Out
- Mick Abel Out
- Anthony Banda Out
- Jeff Hoffman Out
Boston Red Sox
- Romy Gonzalez Out
- Eli White Out
- Justin Slaten Out
- Triston Casas Out
- Kutter Crawford Out
Lineups
ConfirmedMIN
Brian Dozier2B15
Joe Mauer1B7
Miguel Sano3B22
Robbie GrossmanRF8
Max KeplerCF22
Eduardo EscobarDH3
Jason CastroC18
Jorge PolancoSS11
Eddie RosarioLF9
Substitutes
Kennys VargasPH92
BOS
Dustin Pedroia2B15
Andrew BenintendiLF23
Mookie BettsRF50
Hanley RamirezDH13
Xander BogaertsSS2
Mitch Moreland1B18
Josh Rutledge1B32
Jackie Bradley Jr.CF41
Christian VazquezC7
Substitutes
Deven Marrero3B15
Chris YoungPH24
Sandy LeonC9
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