Twins' Defensive Woes Open Door for Red Sox Victory

The Minnesota Twins faced off against the Boston Red Sox at Lee Health Sports Complex, resulting in a 7-2 loss for the home team. This game marked the Twins' first loss of the preseason, bringing their record to 0-1, while the Red Sox secured their first win with a 1-0 record.

First Inning

The game began with both teams struggling to find offensive momentum. The Twins managed to score an early run thanks to a hit by Royce Lewis, who continued his impressive form from previous games. However, this was quickly neutralized as neither team could capitalize further in the opening inning.

Fourth Inning

In the fourth inning, Royce Lewis once again made his presence felt by hitting a solo home run that added another run for Minnesota. Despite this effort, defensive errors plagued the Twins throughout this period. The team's four errors during critical moments allowed Boston opportunities they capitalized on later in the game.

Seventh Inning

The seventh inning proved pivotal as Boston's offense came alive with three runs scored off two hits and one error by Minnesota's defense. This surge shifted momentum firmly in favor of Boston and highlighted weaknesses within Minnesota’s bullpen strategy.

Ninth Inning

Boston sealed their victory with another three-run burst in the ninth inning. The Red Sox effectively exploited gaps left open by Minnesota’s defense and pitching inconsistencies throughout these final innings.

Despite solid individual performances from players like Royce Lewis and Luke Keaschall—who maintained high batting averages—the collective defensive lapses overshadowed these efforts. Post-game thoughts from Twins coach emphasized addressing these defensive issues before future matchups.

Looking ahead, fans can catch more action when Minnesota travels to face Atlanta Braves at CoolToday Park on February 22nd at 1:05 PM EST; coverage will be available via GTV network broadcast.

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