Smeltzer throws 6 shutout innings in Twins debut
Devin Smeltzer added another chapter to his inspiring comeback story, pitching six shutout innings in his big league debut and helping the Minnesota Twins beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-3 Tuesday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Milwaukee Brewers
3
Minnesota Twins
5
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| MIN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Target Field · 27,120 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28/26 | @ Tampa Bay Rays | W 4-1 | MLB |
| 10/27/26 | @ Tampa Bay Rays | L 3-4 | MLB |
| 10/26/26 | @ Tampa Bay Rays | W 10-1 | MLB |
| 10/24/26 | vs Tampa Bay Rays | W 5-4 | MLB |
| 10/23/26 | vs Tampa Bay Rays | W 3-2 | MLB |
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Play by Play
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-5
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Play Result 3-5
Grandal homered to left (419 feet).
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Home Run 3-5
Pitch 4 : Ball In Play
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Ball 2-5
Pitch 3 : Ball 2
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Strike Looking 2-5
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Looking
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Ball 2-5
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-5
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Play Result 2-5
Hiura homered to right center (421 feet), Pérez scored.
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Home Run 2-5
Pitch 2 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-5
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Play Result 0-5
Rosario homered to right (380 feet), Cron scored.
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Home Run 0-5
Pitch 4 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 3 : Strike 1 Foul
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Ball 0-3
Pitch 2 : Ball 2
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Ball 0-3
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-3
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Play Result 0-3
Cron doubled to deep right center, Kepler scored.
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Double 0-3
Pitch 2 : Ball In Play
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Ball 0-3
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Bunted Foul 0-2
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Bunted Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-2
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Play Result 0-2
Kepler doubled to deep right, Adrianza scored and Astudillo scored.
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Double 0-2
Pitch 2 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Out 0-0
Pitch 5 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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End Inning 3-5
Middle of the 9th inning
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-5
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Play Result 3-5
Pérez popped out to shortstop.
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Pop Out 3-5
Pitch 6 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Ball 3-5
Pitch 4 : Ball 2
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Strike Looking 3-5
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Looking
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Strike Looking 3-5
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Looking
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Ball 3-5
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-5
Ryne Harper pitches to Hernan Perez
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Play Result 3-5
Harper relieved Rogers
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-5
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Play Result 3-5
Aguilar struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 3-5
Pitch 5 : Strike 3 Swinging
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Strike Looking 3-5
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Looking
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Ball 3-5
Pitch 3 : Ball 2
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Strike Looking 3-5
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Looking
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Ball 3-5
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-5
Taylor Rogers pitches to Jesus Aguilar
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-5
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Play Result 3-5
Moustakas struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 3-5
Pitch 3 : Strike 3 Swinging
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Strike Swinging 3-5
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Swinging
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Strike Looking 3-5
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Looking
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-5
Taylor Rogers pitches to Mike Moustakas
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-5
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Play Result 3-5
Grandal homered to left (419 feet).
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Home Run 3-5
Pitch 4 : Ball In Play
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Ball 2-5
Pitch 3 : Ball 2
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Strike Looking 2-5
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Looking
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Ball 2-5
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-5
Taylor Rogers pitches to Yasmani Grandal
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Play Result 2-5
Rogers relieved Parker
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Start Inning 2-5
Top of the 9th inning
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End Inning 2-5
End of the 8th inning
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-5
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Play Result 2-5
Astudillo grounded into double play, third to second to first, Adrianza out at second.
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Ground Out 2-5
Pitch 3 : Ball In Play
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Ball 2-5
Pitch 2 : Ball 2
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Ball 2-5
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
Showing the last 40 of 500 events.
Head to Head
Series tied 1-1
Injuries
Minnesota Twins
- Cole Sands Out
- David Festa Out
- Mick Abel Out
- Anthony Banda Out
- Jeff Hoffman Out
Milwaukee Brewers
- Quinn Priester Out
- Angel Zerpa Out
- Brian Fitzpatrick Out
Lineups
ConfirmedMIN
Max KeplerCF22
Jorge PolancoSS11
C.J. CronDH28
Eddie RosarioRF9
Miguel Sano3B22
Marwin GonzalezLF14
Jonathan Schoop2B7
Jason CastroC18
Byron BuxtonCF25
Substitutes
Ehire Adrianza1B13
Willians AstudilloC37
MIL
Lorenzo CainCF6
Christian YelichDH22
Ryan BraunLF8
Yasmani GrandalC6
Mike Moustakas3B18
Jesus Aguilar1B99
Hernan PerezRF4
Keston Hiura2B9
Orlando ArciaSS11
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