Twins rally with seventh-inning homers beat Red Sox
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Boston — Byron Buxton and Austin Martin each hit two-run homers off reliever Justin Slaten in the seventh inning Friday night, powering the Minnesota Twins’ comeback from a four-run deficit to defeat the Boston Red Sox 8-6 at Fenway Park. Twins reliever Travis Adams earned the win and Anthony Banda recorded his first save.
The four-run seventh ended Slaten’s 15-appearance scoreless streak that began Sept. 16, 2025, and followed Boston’s early 4-0 advantage after starter Connor Prielipp was removed following four innings. With Marcelo Mayer reaching on an error and Carlos Narváez drawing a walk in the eighth, the Red Sox threatened but Banda closed out the victory as both teams move forward in the regular-season schedule.
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Timeline
- 1. Sept. 16, 2025 — Justin Slaten’s scoreless appearance streak is noted as beginning.
- 2. Early in the game (Friday) — Boston builds a 4-0 lead against Minnesota.
- 3. Seventh inning — Byron Buxton and Austin Martin each hit two-run homers off Justin Slaten.
- 4. Late innings — Travis Adams records the win; Anthony Banda secures a four-out save.
- 5. Eighth inning — Boston reaches on an error and draws a walk but fails to retake the lead.
Why it matters
This game showcases the unpredictable nature of baseball. Even with a strong lead, a game can turn around in an inning. It's a reminder to stay engaged, even when the odds seem stacked. If you're a Red Sox fan, it's a lesson in resilience. If you're a Twins fan, it's a thrilling comeback to celebrate.
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