The Minnesota Twins hosted the Tampa Bay Rays at Target Field on July 5, 2025. The Twins took the game with a score of 6–5. Jhoan Duran was the winning pitcher, improving his record to 4-3.

Kody Clemens made a big impact for the Twins with a home run and three RBIs. Royce Lewis also contributed with two RBIs. The Twins’ win brought their record to 42-46, while the Rays fell to 48-40.

The Twins scored first in the second inning, grabbing a 1-0 lead. The Rays answered back with a run in the third and another in the fourth to take a 2-1 lead. The fifth inning saw the Rays extend their lead to 4-1 with two more runs. In the sixth inning, the Twins scored four runs, taking a 5-4 lead. The Rays tied it up in the same inning with one run. In the ninth, the Twins scored the deciding run, winning 6-5.

Jhoan Duran played a key role for the Twins, pitching two innings without allowing a run. He struck out three batters and earned the win. This victory improved his record to 4-3 with a 1.64 ERA.

Kody Clemens had a strong performance at the plate for the Twins. He hit a home run and drove in three runs. Royce Lewis also contributed with two hits and two RBIs.

For the Rays, Garrett Cleavinger took the loss, bringing his record to 0-3. Danny Jansen stood out offensively with three hits and an RBI. Curtis Simpson added two hits and scored twice.

What’s Next

The Twins now have a record of 42-46, placing them 2nd in the Central division. This win helps them gain some ground in their division race. They need more wins like this to challenge for the top spot. The Rays, with a record of 48-40, also sit in 2nd place, but in the East division. This loss is a setback in their push to catch the division leader. Both teams are in similar positions, striving to improve their standings.

The Tampa Bay Rays will continue their series against the Minnesota Twins on July 6, 2025, at Target Field. The game is set to start at 2:10 PM. After facing the Twins, the Rays will head to Detroit to begin a series against the Tigers on July 7, 2025. The first game against the Tigers will start at 6:40 PM at Comerica Park.

The Minnesota Twins will play the Rays again on July 6, 2025, at 2:10 PM, wrapping up their series at Target Field. Following this game, the Twins will have a day off before starting a new series against the Chicago Cubs on July 8, 2025. The first game against the Cubs will begin at 7:40 PM at Target Field.

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