Twins down White Sox 5-2, spoil Kopech's debut
Michael Kopech's anticipated debut for the Chicago White Sox was cut short by a rain delay, and Eddie Rosario led the Minnesota Twins to a 5-2 victory on Tuesday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Minnesota Twins
5
Chicago White Sox
2
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| CHW | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10/26 | @ Cleveland Guardians | L 0-2 | MLB |
| 10/8/26 | vs Cleveland Guardians | L 5-9 | MLB |
| 10/7/26 | vs Cleveland Guardians | L 3-9 | MLB |
| 10/5/26 | @ Cleveland Guardians | W 4-3 | MLB |
| 10/3/26 | @ Cleveland Guardians | W 3-0 | MLB |
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Play by Play
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 4: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-2
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Play Result 5-2
Polanco singled to left, Mauer and Rosario scored, Polanco thrown out at second attempting to advance on play.
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Advancing On Play 5-2
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Advancing On Play 4-2
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Bunted Foul 3-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-2
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Play Result 3-2
Rosario singled to center, Garver scored, Mauer to second, Mauer to third, Rosario to second on error by center fielder Engel.
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Advancing On Force 3-2
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Bunted Foul 2-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-2
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Play Result 2-2
Moncada homered to left (403 feet).
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Out 2-1
Pitch 6: in play
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Play Result 2-1
Cave scored, Grossman caught stealing second, catcher to second to first.
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Caught Stealing 2-1
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Bunted Foul 1-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-1
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Play Result 1-1
Grossman singled to right, Forsythe scored, Cave to third.
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Advancing On Play 1-1
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-1
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Play Result 0-1
Delmonico homered to center (410 feet).
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: foul
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End Inning 5-2
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-2
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Play Result 5-2
LaMarre grounded out to shortstop.
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Ground Out 5-2
Pitch 3: in play
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Ball 5-2
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 5-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-2
LaMarre batting
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Play Result 5-2
LaMarre hit for Delmonico.
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-2
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Play Result 5-2
A. García struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 5-2
Pitch 5: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Swinging 5-2
Pitch 3: strike 1 (swinging)
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Ball 5-2
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 5-2
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-2
A. García batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-2
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Play Result 5-2
Palka struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 5-2
Pitch 5: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Ball 5-2
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Strike Swinging 5-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 5-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-2
Palka batting
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Play Result 5-2
Rogers relieved May.
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Play Result 5-2
Garver catching.
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Start Inning 5-2
Bottom of the 9th inning
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End Inning 5-2
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-2
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Play Result 5-2
Polanco singled to left, Mauer and Rosario scored, Polanco thrown out at second attempting to advance on play.
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Advancing On Play 5-2
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Advancing On Play 5-2
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Advancing On Play 4-2
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Single 3-2
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Bunted Foul 3-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-2
Polanco batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-2
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Play Result 3-2
Rosario singled to center, Garver scored, Mauer to second, Mauer to third, Rosario to second on error by center fielder Engel.
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Error 3-2
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Head to Head
Series tied 1-1
Injuries
Chicago White Sox
- Tanner Murray Out
- Prelander Berroa Out
- Brooks Baldwin Out
- Mike Vasil Out
- Jordan Leasure Out
Minnesota Twins
- Cole Sands Out
- David Festa Out
- Mick Abel Out
- Anthony Banda Out
- Jeff Hoffman Out
Lineups
ConfirmedCHW
Tim AndersonSS77
Yolmer Sanchez3B62
Matt Davidson1B4
Daniel PalkaDH19
Avisail GarciaRF24
Nicky DelmonicoLF28
Yoan Moncada2B10
Omar NarvaezC22
Adam EngelCF5
Substitutes
Ryan LaMarrePH24
MIN
Joe Mauer1B7
Eddie RosarioLF9
Jorge PolancoSS11
Miguel Sano3B22
Max KeplerCF22
Logan Forsythe2B11
Jake CaveRF11
Robbie GrossmanDH8
Bobby WilsonC37
Substitutes
Mitch GarverC18
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