Twins rally past Angels 6-4 with Wallner’s homer and Lee’s clutch hit
- Matt Wallner hit his 13th home run, tying the game after Taylor Ward's opening homer for the Angels.
- Brooks Lee broke an 0-for-19 slump with a go-ahead, two-run double, contributing to a three-run fourth inning.
- The Twins' victory keeps them in the wild-card race, while the Angels continue to struggle with four losses in five games.
On Wednesday night in Minneapolis, the Minnesota Twins secured a 6-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels. Matt Wallner contributed significantly by hitting his 13th home run of the season, which tied the game after the Angels' Taylor Ward had opened the scoring with his 23rd homer. Brooks Lee, who had been struggling with an 0-for-19 slump, made a crucial impact with a two-run double that gave the Twins the lead. Royce Lewis nearly hit a grand slam, but a review determined his hit was a two-run double instead. The Twins' offense came alive during a three-run fourth inning, with Willi Castro also breaking out of his own slump with an RBI single. Despite the win, the Twins remain six games behind the Cleveland Guardians in the AL Central standings, but they are in contention for a wild-card spot, sitting two games behind the Kansas City Royals and three ahead of the Detroit Tigers. For the Angels, rookie Jack Kochanowicz struggled, allowing four runs over 5 2/3 innings, ending a streak of five quality starts. Nolan Schanuel had a standout performance with three hits, including his 13th home run, while Jordyn Adams hit his first career homer. The Angels have now lost four of their last five games, highlighting their recent struggles. In roster news, the Twins welcomed back outfielder Manuel Margot from the injured list and catcher Christian Vázquez from paternity leave. Meanwhile, outfielder Bryce Teodosio is expected to avoid the injured list despite sustaining a small finger fracture. The Twins will host the Cincinnati Reds for a three-game series following an off day, with Bailey Ober set to start the first game.