The Arizona Diamondbacks faced the Minnesota Twins at Target Field on September 12, 2025. The Twins came out on top with a 9–8 win. Cole Sands secured the win, improving his record to 3-4 this season.

The Twins’ Kody Clemens had a standout performance, going 4-for-4 with a home run and five RBIs. For the Diamondbacks, Gabriel Moreno hit a home run and drove in three runs. The loss brings Arizona’s record to 73-74, while the Twins improve to 64-82.

The Diamondbacks started strong with a run in the first inning. The Twins responded in the third with a run of their own. By the end of the fourth inning, the Twins had taken a 4-1 lead. In the fifth inning, both teams added one run each. The Diamondbacks scored two more in the seventh, narrowing the gap to 5-4. The ninth inning saw a flurry of scoring, with the Diamondbacks adding four runs to take the lead. However, the Twins answered with three runs to win 9-8.

Kody Clemens stood out for the Twins with an impressive performance at the plate. He had four hits in four at-bats, driving in five runs. Clemens hit a home run and a double, contributing significantly to the Twins’ offense.

Gabriel Moreno had a strong game for the Diamondbacks, collecting two hits and three RBIs. Geraldo Perdomo also contributed with a home run and two RBIs. Their efforts kept the Diamondbacks competitive throughout the game.

Cole Sands earned the win for the Twins, despite allowing four runs in his inning of work. Jake Woodford took the loss for the Diamondbacks. He gave up three runs in his brief appearance, which impacted the Diamondbacks’ chance for a comeback.

What’s Next

The Minnesota Twins’ win moves their record to 64-82. They hold the 4th spot in the Central Division. This victory helps them maintain their position, but they have a long way to go to challenge for a higher spot. The Arizona Diamondbacks, now at 73-74, remain in 4th place in the West Division. The loss affects their chances to climb the standings. Both teams continue to battle for better positioning as the season progresses.

The Arizona Diamondbacks will continue their series against the Minnesota Twins on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at 7:10 PM. The game will take place at Target Field. The series will wrap up on Sunday, September 14, 2025, with a game scheduled for 2:10 PM. After that, the Diamondbacks will return home to Chase Field to start a series against the San Francisco Giants on Monday, September 15, 2025, at 9:40 PM.

The Minnesota Twins will face the Arizona Diamondbacks again on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at 7:10 PM at Target Field. The series will conclude with another game on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at 2:10 PM. Following this series, the Twins will begin a home series against the New York Yankees on Monday, September 15, 2025, at 7:40 PM.

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