MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins built an early lead and held off a late push from the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday, earning a 5–4 win at Target Field to close out the weekend series. The game featured steady scoring from both sides, highlighted by timely extra‑base hits and a ninth‑inning rally that came up just short for Milwaukee.
The Twins opened the scoring in the first inning when Kody Clemens doubled into the right‑center gap, bringing home Austin Martin for a 1–0 lead. Milwaukee answered in the second with an RBI double from Sal Frelick, tying the game 1–1.
Minnesota regained control in the third inning. Clemens delivered his second run‑scoring double of the afternoon, driving in two more runs. A throwing error on the relay allowed the Twins to extend the inning and push their advantage to 3–1.
Milwaukee responded with power. Garrett Mitchell homered in the fourth, and Christian Yelich followed with a solo home run in the fifth, pulling the Brewers even at 3–3. The tie was short‑lived, as Ryan Jeffers connected for a solo home run in the bottom of the fifth to put the Twins back in front 4–3.
Minnesota added an insurance run in the eighth when Luke Keaschall tripled down the right‑field line and scored on a sacrifice fly from Victor Caratini, extending the lead to 5–3.
The Brewers mounted one final push in the ninth. Jake Bauers singled to drive in a run, trimming the deficit to 5–4. With the tying run on base, Minnesota turned to Luis García, who induced a popout to end the game and secure the save.
The win helped the Twins avoid a sweep and showcased contributions from several emerging players. Milwaukee produced consistent pressure throughout the afternoon but was unable to overcome early defensive miscues and missed opportunities in the late innings.
Both teams now move forward into their next series as the season continues to take shape.