Twins Rally Late to Secure Victory Against Cardinals
WHO:
MLB.com - The Minnesota Twins and the St. Louis Cardinals were the teams involved in the game.
MLB.com - Royce Lewis is a player for the Twins.
MLB.com - Brooks Lee is a player for the Twins.
MLB.com - Kody Clemens is a player for the Twins.
MLB.com - Derek Shelton is the manager of the Twins.
MLB.com - Oliver Marmol is the manager of the Cardinals.
MLB.com - Blaze Jordan is a new infielder for the Cardinals.
MLB.com - Jordan Walker is a player for the Cardinals.
MLB.com - Alec Burleson is a player for the Cardinals.
WHAT:
MLB.com - Royce Lewis has two home runs in six games since being recalled from Triple-A St. Paul.
MLB.com - Lewis stated, “When we came in, I looked at every guy in the eyes, and there was no fear, no one was down. The energy was up. Just like, ‘Let's go get ‘em.’”
MLB.com - Lewis went 2-for-3 with two runs scored and two RBIs in the game.
MLB.com - Andrew Morris, the fifth reliever used by the Twins, pitched a 1-2-3 ninth inning to earn his second save.
MLB.com - Blaze Jordan, making his Major League debut, went 2-for-4 with an RBI and is expected to be the everyday third baseman for the Cardinals.
MLB.com - The Cardinals transferred Ramón Urías to the 60-day injured list.
MLB.com - Alec Burleson extended his hitting streak to 12 games, going 17-for-49 (.347) with five homers and 15 RBIs during that period.
MLB.com - Blaze Jordan, making his Major League debut, went 2-for-4 with an RBI and is expected to be the everyday third baseman for the Cardinals.
MLB.com - Jordan Walker hit a three-run double in the seventh inning, contributing to the Cardinals' 7-4 lead at that time.
MLB.com - The Cardinals made several roster moves, including selecting the contract of Blaze Jordan from Triple-A Memphis and recalling right-hander Chris Roycroft while optioning third baseman Nolan Gorman and right-hander Hunter Dobbins to Memphis.
MLB.com - The Twins won the game against the Cardinals with a score of 9-8.
MLB.com - Royce Lewis hit a leadoff homer in the eighth inning to tie the game.
MLB.com - Brooks Lee followed with a solo homer to give the Twins the lead.
MLB.com - Kody Clemens hit a three-run homer to tie the game at 7.
MLB.com - The Cardinals scored four runs in the seventh inning, taking a 7-4 lead.
MLB.com - Alec Burleson hit a home run in his fourth consecutive game.
MLB.com - Blaze Jordan recorded an RBI single in his Major League debut.
WHERE:
MLB.com - The game took place at Target Field in Minneapolis.
WHEN:
MLB.com - The game occurred on a Friday night.
WHY:
MLB.com - The Twins' victory was described as a "full team victory" by manager Derek Shelton, highlighting the team's resilience.
HOW:
MLB.com - Blaze Jordan earned the promotion after slashing .313/.373/.548 with 11 home runs and 35 RBIs in 57 games at Triple-A Memphis.
MLB.com - The Twins battled back multiple times during the game, overcoming a 3-1 deficit and later a 7-4 deficit.
MLB.com - The Cardinals' bullpen struggled, allowing a combined 10 runs in the game.
(UPDATED June 14, 2026 04:18 UTC)
Royce Lewis has made a strong impact since being recalled from Triple-A St. Paul, hitting two home runs in just six games and going 2-for-3 with two runs scored and two RBIs in his latest outing. He expressed a confident team spirit, saying, “When we came in, I looked at every guy in the eyes, and there was no fear, no one was down. The energy was up. Just like, ‘Let's go get ‘em.’” Meanwhile, Blaze Jordan made his Major League debut for the Cardinals, going 2-for-4 with an RBI, and is expected to take on the role of everyday third baseman following the transfer of Ramón Urías to the 60-day injured list.
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(UPDATED June 13, 2026 23:17 UTC)
Alec Burleson has extended his hitting streak to 12 games, boasting a remarkable batting average of .347 with five homers and 15 RBIs during that stretch. In his Major League debut, Blaze Jordan went 2-for-4 with an RBI and is set to be the everyday third baseman for the Cardinals, who also saw Jordan Walker hit a three-run double, helping them to a 7-4 lead. The Cardinals made several roster moves, including selecting Blaze Jordan's contract from Triple-A Memphis and recalling right-hander Chris Roycroft, while optioning third baseman Nolan Gorman and right-hander Hunter Dobbins back to Memphis.
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(UPDATED June 13, 2026 15:28 UTC)
In a thrilling matchup at Target Field in Minneapolis, the Minnesota Twins edged out the St. Louis Cardinals with a final score of 9 to 8. Royce Lewis hit a leadoff homer in the eighth inning to tie the game, followed by Brooks Lee's solo shot that gave the Twins the lead, while Kody Clemens contributed with a three-run homer earlier to tie the game at 7. Manager Derek Shelton praised the victory as a "full team victory," showcasing the Twins' resilience as they overcame several deficits throughout the game.