Red Sox Wrap: Boston’s Win Streak Ended In Walk-Off Loss To Twins

The Boston Red Sox fell to the Minnesota Twins, 5-4, in a walk-off loss, ending their win streak on Wednesday night at Target Field.

The Red Sox dropped to 39-36 while the Twins improved to 37-38.

Check out the full box score here.

ONE BIG TAKEAWAY
Boston’s offensive firepower underwent a shortage, putting an end to its six-game winning streak.

Having their way for the first two games in Minnesota, the Red Sox weren’t able to put together a blowout victory and force the Twins to pitch one of their position players this go-around. Instead, Boston’s lineup struggled throughout the night, playing catch-up, but falling short.

After striking out just five times on Tuesday night, the Red Sox were struck out 11 times by Minnesota pitching, never able to re-grab the lead after the first inning. And being unable to rediscover that same level of offensive firepower that recorded 44 runs through a five-game stretch.

Boston finished 3-for-15 with runners in scoring position, spoiling a baker’s dozen of opportunities to attack the scoreboard.

Minnesota put together a walk-off rally in the 10th inning after the Red Sox intentionally walked Christian Vázquez, which was followed by a game-deciding single from Kyle Farmer two hitters after.

It was Boston’s first walk-off loss of the season.

STARS OF THE GAME
— Farmer sent the game into a final score, going 1-for-2 with the walk-off single off Red Sox relief pitcher Kaleb Ort.

— Turner had the biggest swing of the night, delivering a solo home run and finishing 2-for-2 with two RBIs for Boston. His 447-foot moonshot knotted the game up at 2-2 in the third inning, raising his season total to 11.

— Twins outfielder Max Kepler went 2-for-4 at the plate with a home run and two RBIs. He’s hitting .389 with three home runs, two doubles and five RBIs in five games played against Boston this season.

WAGER WATCH
FanDuel Sportsbook set the odds of Rafael Devers hitting a double at +330 entering the contest. Devers cleared those odds by recording his 17th of the season, which broke open the score to give Boston a 1-0 lead in the first inning. A $100 wager placed on Devers would’ve resulted in a $430 total payout.

UP NEXT ON NESN
The Red Sox and Twins will wrap up their four-game set as Boston seeks a bounce-back victory on Thursday afternoon. First pitch from Target Field is scheduled for 1:10 p.m. ET, and you can catch the game, plus an hour of pregame coverage, live on NESN.