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Twins' Ober shuts out Marlins; Marlins rebound Wednesday

PUBLISHED May 12, 2026, 11:44 PM ET

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Minneapolis — Bailey Ober threw a two-hitter for his first career shutout, leading the Minnesota Twins to a 3-0 victory over the Miami Marlins on Tuesday at Target Field. Byron Buxton stole home and Ryan Jeffers hit a two-run homer, and Ober completed the game using 89 pitches while striking out seven. On Wednesday the Marlins responded with a 9-5 victory, as Leo Jiménez had three hits and Xavier Edwards produced extra-base hits while Max Meyer earned the win with 5 2/3 innings and nine strikeouts; Simeon Woods Richardson allowed multiple runs, prompting rotation and bullpen considerations ahead of upcoming games.

By Emily Rhodes | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

June 22, 2024: Bailey Ober recorded a previous complete game (10-2 vs. Oakland).
Tuesday: Bailey Ober threw a two-hitter for his first career shutout; Twins won 3-0 at Target Field.
Tuesday: Byron Buxton stole home and Ryan Jeffers hit a two-run homer in the Twins' win.
Wednesday: Miami Marlins beat the Twins 9-5; Leo Jiménez collected three hits and Max Meyer earned the victory.
After Wednesday: Simeon Woods Richardson allowed multiple runs and his struggles raised rotation and bullpen management concerns.

News Intelligence

If you're a Twins fan, Bailey Ober's shutout is a promising sign. His low pitch count and seven strikeouts show efficiency and control. For Marlins fans, the Wednesday comeback shows resilience. Keep an eye on Leo Jiménez and Xavier Edwards' performances.

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Who Benefited

Both clubs saw immediate benefits: the Minnesota Twins gained a strong starting performance from Bailey Ober on Tuesday, while the Miami Marlins recovered with a potent offensive effort in Wednesday’s 9-5 win, boosting their lineup confidence and run production.

Who Impacted

The Twins experienced pitching inconsistency after Wednesday's loss, with Simeon Woods Richardson allowing multiple runs and raising rotation concerns; the team's starters and bullpen faced scrutiny following split outcomes across the two games.

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