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Reds Sweep Twins 7-4 in 10 Innings

Published 19 April 2026

In a thrilling comeback, the Cincinnati Reds defeated the Minnesota Twins 7-4 in 10 innings on Sunday afternoon at Target Field in Minneapolis, completing a three-game sweep. TJ Friedl delivered a go-ahead three-run double in the ninth inning, and Rece Hinds added a two-run double in the 10th to secure the victory for the National League Central leaders.

The Reds trailed 3-1 entering the ninth but mounted a decisive rally against Twins reliever Andrew Morris. Spencer Steer and Tyler Stephenson opened the frame with singles, and Dane Myers drew a walk to load the bases. Friedl then lined a double to right-center, scoring all three runners and giving Cincinnati a 4-3 lead. The Twins responded immediately in the bottom half, as Austin Martin hit an RBI double off Emilio Pagán, who earned the win despite blowing his second save of the season. The hit tied the game at 4-4.

Extra innings proved costly for Minnesota. In the top of the 10th, Eugenio Suárez grounded toward third baseman Tristan Gray, who misplayed the ball for an error. It then rolled into left field, where Martin failed to retrieve it cleanly, allowing automatic runner Elly De La Cruz to score and put the Reds ahead...

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