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Twins All-Star Joe Ryan sets franchise record by allowing six homers in Monday loss vs. Cleveland
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Darren Wolfson , KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 21, 2026
· 2 min read
Petey Halpin and Rhys Hoskins each went deep twice and the Cleveland Guardians matched a franchise record for a home game by hitting seven home runs in their 13-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Monday night. Bryan Rocchio, Travis Bazzana and Patrick Bailey also homered for Cleveland. It was ...
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Key takeaway Minnesota starter Joe Ryan (6-6) set a franchise record by allowing six homers.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The Twins' struggles against the Cleveland Guardians have significant implications for their standing in the American League. With this loss, the Twins fall further behind in the league, making their path to the playoffs more challenging. The performance of Joe Ryan, a key player for the Twins, is particularly concerning. His franchise-record six home runs allowed in a single game raises questions about his ability to bounce back from this setback. The Twins' pitching staff has been a strength for the team, but Ryan's outing highlights the need for the team to regroup and refocus. As the Twins head into the next game against the Guardians, they will need to find a way to contain Cleveland's powerful offense and get their own bats going. The matchup between Kendry Rojas and Parker Messick on Tuesday will be crucial in determining the outcome of the series.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 21, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Petey Halpin and Rhys Hoskins each went deep twice and the Cleveland Guardians matched a franchise record for a home game by hitting seven home runs in their 13-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Monday night. Bryan Rocchio, Travis Bazzana and Patrick Bailey also homered for Cleveland. It was ...
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