Mariners 7, Twins 1: Bullpen implodes, hitting disappears

TL;DR

The Seattle Mariners defeated the Minnesota Twins 7-1, with Josh Naylor hitting a pivotal 3-run homer in the 8th inning. The Twins struggled offensively, going 0-10 with runners in scoring position.

Key points

Mariners won 7-1 against the Twins
Josh Naylor hit a 3-run homer in the 8th inning
Twins went 0-10 with runners in scoring position

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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - APRIL 28: Josh Naylor #12 of the Seattle Mariners hits an RBI single against the Minnesota Twins in the sixth inning at Target Field on April 28, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images) | Getty Images In a pitching duel between Joe Ryan and Logan Gilbert it was the Twins who were the first to break through. In the 5th, Byron Buxton hit a misplaced Gilbert fastball out of the park to left for his 7th home run of the year. It was a good result, but felt somewhat lacking as, in the 4th, they had stranded the bases loaded with Tristan Gray and Royce Lewis unable to get a hit. That lack of run support hurt, as in the 6th Joe Ryan allowed a 2-out double to Julio Rodriguez, then Josh Naylor singled to left, tying the game. In the 7th, a lead off double by Randy Arozarena spelled the end of Ryan’s night, with entering. Kody got the next two Mariners out, but slapped a single to left to give them a 2-1 lead. The Twins batters were unable to get anything done against in the 6th, and in the 7th. The Twins bullpen was not so lucky in the 8th. Funderburk walked , then entered and gave up a double to Rodriguez, followed by a 3-run homer by Josh Naylor to break the game open, 5-1. In the 9th, Rodriguez would double in 2 more Mariners to push this once close game to 7-1. That’s your final score. I also wanted to mention that Randy Arozarena went 2-3 with a double tonight, continuing his dominance against Twins pitchers, as he had an OPS of 1.025 against them entering the game today. **Studs:** Byron Buxton: 2-5, HR, SB Joe Ryan: 6.0 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, BB, 6 K **Duds:** Cole Sands: 0.2 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, K, HR Luis Garcia: 1.0 IP, 2 H, 2 ER The team with runners in scoring position: 0-10

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What were the key moments in the Mariners vs. Twins game on April 28, 2026?

Key moments included Byron Buxton's home run for the Twins and Josh Naylor's 3-run homer in the 8th inning that sealed the Mariners' victory.

How did the Twins perform with runners in scoring position against the Mariners?

The Twins went 0-10 with runners in scoring position, significantly contributing to their loss.

What were the final statistics for Josh Naylor in the Mariners vs. Twins game?

Josh Naylor went 2-4 with a home run and 4 RBIs, playing a crucial role in the Mariners' win.

Mariners 7, Twins 1: Bullpen implodes, hitting disappears

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