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Twins beat the Rockies 9-8 in 10 innings after blowing a 7-run lead
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk James Monical , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· June 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The game's outcome was decided in the 10th inning, courtesy of an RBI single by Royce Lewis.
A thrilling game unfolded at the Twins' home stadium on Friday night. The Minnesota Twins ultimately beat the Colorado Rockies 9-8 in 10 innings. However, the win was far from certain, as the Twins had initially built a substantial seven-run lead, only to see it slip away.
The game's outcome was decided in the 10th inning, courtesy of an RBI single by Royce Lewis. This hit proved to be the decisive factor, securing the Twins' victory. Notably, it was Lewis' first career walk-off hit and the Twins' first of the season.
Further details about the game are available from local news sources, including KSTP 5 Eyewitness News. For a more in-depth account of the Twins' exciting win, readers can consult the original report.
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Category: local Published: June 27, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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