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After grabbing an early three-run lead Saturday, the Twins’ offense went to sleep, and the Colorado Rockies roared to life. Home runs by Ryan McMahon, Ezequiel Tovar and Hunter Goodman powered the Rockies, who clinched only their third series victory of the season in 32 tries with a 10-6 win over the Twins in front of 42,131 at Coors Field.

Makes sense, though — this series must look to Rockies fans like the closest thing to sure wins on the 2025 schedule. Ryan McMahon smacked a two-run homer for the second straight night, Ezequiel Tovar crushed a tiebreaking three-run homer to straightaway center field,

The Boston Red Sox want Joe Ryan, and the door may be open for a trade given the Minnesota Twins' current ownership problems.

Yes, technically, it's still possible the Twins will charge back into the knot of teams fighting for the Wild Card berths in the American League this year. No, they should not try to.

He went seven innings, allowing three runs on six hits with three strikeouts and just one walk. He allowed just two hits after the second inning, induced two crucial double plays, and threw 78 pitches. It was the fourth time a Rockies starter has gone seven innings this season and the first since Germán Márquez on May 22.

The Rockies talked a good game before hosting the Twins Friday night at Coors Field. Phrases like “fresh start” and “new beginning” were bandied about.