Trending Now - Twins Seek Revival at Home as Rays Celebrate Sweep

WHO:

MLB.com - Twins manager Derek Shelton stated, “We’re going through a tough funk."

MLB.com - Twins shortstop Brooks Lee commented, “It’s just a real low point we’re going through right now."

MLB.com - Twins right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson (0-4) has not won in eight consecutive starts dating to last season.

MLB.com - Rays catcher Hunter Feduccia was involved in a play that led to a throwing error by Woods Richardson.

MLB.com - Rays manager Kevin Cash discussed the addition of right-hander Casey Legumina to the team.

WHAT:

MLB.com - The Twins were defeated 4-2 by the Rays, completing a three-game series sweep.

MLB.com - The Twins left 22 runners on base and had a .100 (2-for-20) batting average with runners in scoring position during the series.

MLB.com - The Twins have lost five straight games and nine of their last ten.

MLB.com - The Rays improved their record to 16-11 with the victory, marking their third sweep of the season.

MLB.com - The Rays scored all their runs in the third inning, with Jonathan Aranda hitting a two-run single and Yandy Díaz hitting a two-run homer.

MLB.com - Woods Richardson allowed four runs in the third inning, contributing to the loss.

WHERE:

MLB.com - The game took place at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg.

MLB.com - The Twins are heading home for a seven-game homestand that begins against the Mariners.

WHEN:

MLB.com - The Twins' homestand begins on a Monday night against the Mariners.

MLB.com - The Rays completed their third sweep of the season on a Sunday afternoon.

WHY:

MLB.com - The Twins are struggling collectively, as noted by Brooks Lee, who said, “It feels like we’re taking our individual at-bats, but not producing [collectively]."

MLB.com - The Rays added Casey Legumina to address bullpen injuries, as their bullpen had a 5.43 ERA entering the game.

HOW:

MLB.com - The Rays deployed an opener for just the second time this season, with Griffin Jax starting the game.

MLB.com - The Twins mounted a two-out rally in the seventh inning, highlighted by a two-run homer from Brooks Lee.

(UPDATED April 27, 2026 04:10 UTC)

The Minnesota Twins faced a tough loss against the Tampa Bay Rays, falling 4-2 and completing a three-game series sweep. The Twins struggled offensively, leaving 22 runners on base and managing just two hits in twenty attempts with runners in scoring position, while right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson allowed four runs in the third inning. As the Twins head home for a seven-game homestand starting Monday night against the Mariners, they will look to break their five-game losing streak and improve their performance.