Sanó's pinch-hit HR in 9th gives Twins 5-3 win over Braves
Miguel Sano's pinch-hit, two-run homer in the ninth inning gave the Minnesota Twins a 5-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Monday night.
Major League Baseball
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Atlanta Braves
3
Minnesota Twins
5
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MIN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/7/26 | vs Los Angeles Dodgers | L 1-4 | MLB |
| 10/6/26 | vs Los Angeles Dodgers | L 1-3 | MLB |
| 10/4/26 | @ Los Angeles Dodgers | W 3-2 | MLB |
| 10/3/26 | @ Los Angeles Dodgers | L 3-5 | MLB |
| 10/1/26 | vs Philadelphia Phillies | W 6-2 | MLB |
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Play by Play
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-5
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Play Result 3-5
Sanó homered to center (443 feet), Arraez scored.
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Home Run 3-5
Pitch 2 : Ball In Play
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Strike Looking 3-3
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Looking
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-3
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Play Result 3-3
Donaldson singled to center, Albies scored.
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Single 3-3
Pitch 1 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 7 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-3
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Play Result 2-3
Albies singled to right, Acuña Jr. scored, Albies safe at second on error by right fielder Cave.
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Error 2-3
Albies singled to right, Acuña Jr. scored on error by right fielder Cave, Albies safe at second on error by right fielder Cave.
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Error 2-3
Albies singled to right, Acuña Jr. scored, Albies safe at second on error by right fielder Cave.
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Single 2-3
Pitch 4 : Ball In Play
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Ball 1-3
Pitch 3 : Ball 2
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Strike Looking 1-3
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Looking
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Ball 1-3
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 5 : 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 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 6 : 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 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-3
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Play Result 1-3
Kepler homered to center (421 feet).
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Home Run 1-3
Pitch 1 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-2
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Play Result 1-2
Freeman homered to left (367 feet).
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Home Run 1-2
Pitch 2 : Ball In Play
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Ball 0-2
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-2
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Play Result 0-2
Arraez singled to shallow left, Cruz scored and Rosario scored, Gonzalez to second.
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Single 0-2
Pitch 2 : Ball In Play
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Strike Looking 0-0
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Looking
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Foul Out 0-0
Pitch 3 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3 : 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 4 : 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 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-5
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Play Result 3-5
Sanó homered to center (443 feet), Arraez scored.
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Home Run 3-5
Pitch 2 : Ball In Play
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Strike Looking 3-3
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Looking
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-3
Chris Martin pitches to Miguel Sano
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Play Result 3-3
Sanó hit for Adrianza
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-3
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Play Result 3-3
Arraez singled to shallow left.
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Single 3-3
Pitch 4 : Ball In Play
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Ball 3-3
Pitch 3 : Ball 2
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Strike Looking 3-3
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Looking
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Ball 3-3
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-3
Chris Martin pitches to Luis Arraez
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-3
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Play Result 3-3
Gonzalez grounded out to second.
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Ground Out 3-3
Pitch 5 : Ball In Play
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Ball 3-3
Pitch 4 : Ball 2
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Strike Looking 3-3
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Looking
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Ball 3-3
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-3
Chris Martin pitches to Marwin Gonzalez
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-3
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Play Result 3-3
Rosario grounded out to pitcher.
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Ground Out 3-3
Pitch 5 : Ball In Play
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Strike Swinging 3-3
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Swinging
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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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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-3
Chris Martin pitches to Eddie Rosario
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Play Result 3-3
Martin relieved Melancon
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Start Inning 3-3
Bottom of the 9th inning
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End Inning 3-3
Middle of the 9th inning
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-3
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Play Result 3-3
Freeman struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 3-3
Pitch 4 : Strike 3 Swinging
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Ball 3-3
Pitch 3 : Ball 1
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-3
Trevor May pitches to Freddie Freeman
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-3
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Head to Head
ATL wins series 2-1
Injuries
Minnesota Twins
- David Festa Out
- Mick Abel Out
- Mike Paredes Out
- Anthony Banda Out
- Jeff Hoffman Out
Atlanta Braves
- Joey Wentz Out
- Spencer Strider Out
- Jurickson Profar suspension
- Spencer Schwellenbach Out
- Hurston Waldrep Out
Lineups
ConfirmedMIN
Max KeplerCF22
Jorge PolancoSS11
Nelson CruzDH32
Eddie RosarioLF9
Marwin Gonzalez3B14
Luis Arraez2B2
Ehire Adrianza1B13
Jason CastroC18
Jake CaveRF11
Substitutes
Miguel SanoPH22
ATL
Ronald Acuna Jr.CF13
Ozzie Albies2B1
Freddie Freeman1B5
Josh Donaldson3B3
Brian McCannC16
Adam DuvallLF14
Matt JoyceDH7
Johan CamargoSS10
Ender InciarteCF22
Substitutes
Charlie CulbersonRF18
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