Diamondbacks Defeat Twins 9-5

In a game that saw the Arizona Diamondbacks defeat the Minnesota Twins 9 to 5, key moments defined the match. Saturday, June 20, 2026, marked a notable night as both starter Connor Prielipp and reliever Travis Adams faced challenges, exacerbated by defensive errors.

In the first inning, Byron Buxton attempted to stretch a hit to left field into a double but was thrown out at second. The Diamondbacks sported a dark purplish-blue uniform that resembled something that would glow under black light. They managed to secure a walk and an infield hit but did not score as Prielipp closed the inning with a ground ball out.

The game took a turn in the second inning when Twins' starter Michael Soroka exited due to leg issues, replaced by RHP Taylor Clarke. The inning featured fantastic defensive plays by Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Corbin Carroll, preventing further scoring. However, Victor Caratini managed to hit a solo home run, giving the Twins a 1-0 lead.

The third inning saw Ryan Thompson enter as a sidearm reliever. Following an error by third baseman Nolan Arenado, the Twins scored their second run, and Corbin Carroll scored another for the Diamondbacks, closing the gap to 2-1. By the fourth inning, the Twins pushed their lead to 3-1 despite the efforts of RHP Drey Jameson.

By the fifth inning, back-to-back singles by Larnach and Buxton put pressure on the Diamondbacks. Despite moments of brilliance, the Diamondbacks turned the game around, taking the lead in the sixth inning 6-3 after a long hit from Ketel Marte.

The seventh inning proved challenging for the Diamondbacks as the Twins closed the score to 6-5 with home runs from Josh Bell and Royce Lewis. The game reached a strategic point when on his 42nd pitch of the inning, Adams allowed a triple from Carroll, which brought the score to 9-5.

In the ninth inning, Paul Sewald secured the victory for the Diamondbacks, closing the game without allowing any more runs. Caratini, Bell, and Lewis stood out for their performances, while Prielipp and Adams faced criticism for their lengthy outings. The Diamondbacks prepare for their next game scheduled for 9:10 the following day, featuring Zac Gallen against Taj Bradley.