US EditionPirates Slip Past Twins for Victory to End 8-Game Skid
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA, JUL 13 – Spencer Horwitz's ninth-inning RBI groundout ended the Pirates' longest losing streak this season, securing their first road win since June 23, 2025, officials said.
- The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Minnesota Twins 2-1 on Sunday, ending an eight-game losing streak in the final game before the All-Star break at Target Field.
- The Pirates secured the winning run in the ninth inning after loading the bases with singles, while Twins reliever Jhoan Duran, now 5-4 on the season, was charged with the loss as Minnesota fell short of completing a series sweep for the third straight time.
- Notable performances featured Isiah Kiner-Falefa matching his personal best by collecting four hits for Pittsburgh, Mitch Keller pitching six innings while yielding just one run, and Byron Buxton completing the cycle on Saturday along with adding an RBI double on Sunday.
- Twins manager Rocco Baldelli described the loss as frustrating but praised the pitching staff's recent success that led to a 6-3 homestand, and noted, “That last inning, that’s the game we play.”
- Minnesota enters the break with a 47-49 record, two games below.500, and plans to resume the season Friday against the MLB-worst Colorado Rockies aiming to build on home momentum.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates snapped an eight-game losing streak Sunday following a 2-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins. Spencer Horwitz had a bases-loaded RBI ground out in the ninth inning, sending Ke’Bryan Hayes home with the winning run. Isaiah Kiner-Falefa had a career-high four hits in the game. Dennis Santana pitched a scoreless eighth inning and earned the victory. David Bednar earned his 13th save of the season. Pirates starting pitcher Mitc…
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Pirates break eight-game slide to edge Twins
MINNEAPOLIS — Spencer Horwitz drove in the go-ahead run in the top of the ninth inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates held on for a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday afternoon. Tommy Pham hit a solo home run for Pittsburgh, which ended an eight-game losing streak. Ke'Bryan Hayes went 2-for-4 and scored the go-ahead run. Byron Buxton went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI to lead Minnesota at the plate. The Twins finished their homestand wit…
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