Sox Blow Lead over Twins After 90-Minute Rain Delay

Sox blow lead over Twins after 90-minute rain delay

Brooks Lee hit a two-run single off Jordan Hicks in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Minnesota Twins a 5-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox after a 90-minute rain delay Monday night.

Red Sox’ Jordan Hicks, forced to wait 90 minutes through weather delay, put in ‘uncomfortable’ scenario

Jordan Hicks was ready to pitch the ninth, but had to wait out wind and rain. When the game resumed 90 minutes later, he, predictably, wasn't sharp.

Red Sox Suffer Ninth-Inning Meltdown Vs. Twins After Ill-Timed Rain Delay

The Boston Red Sox have endured their fair share of fluky and frustrating losses this year, but Monday’s 5-4 loss against the Minnesota Twins was especially painful. Coming off consecutive comeback wins against the Los Angeles Dodgers over the weekend, the Red Sox appeared poised for their third straight win after taking a 4-3 lead in the top of the ninth at Target Field. But with only three outs to go, Mother Nature suddenly intervened. A rain …