Twins Rally Past Mariners, Climb Back to .500 and Into Playoff Hunt
The Minnesota Twins are heating up at the right time. On Friday night in Seattle, they erased a late deficit to defeat the Mariners 5-3, powered by Royce Lewis’s game-tying home run in the seventh inning and Luke Keaschall’s go-ahead double. The win marked Minnesota’s seventh in their last nine games, pushing them to a 56-55 record—their first time above .500 since April 21.
This surge has catapulted the Twins into a tie with Cleveland for the final American League playoff spot, both sitting just three games behind the AL Central-leading Chicago White Sox. With the season entering its final stretch, Minnesota’s recent form is a promising sign for a team that struggled to find consistency earlier in the year. The pitching staff, including rookie Travis Adams, who earned his first big-league victory in his second career start, has been a key factor in the turnaround.
For the Mariners, the loss is a setback in their own playoff push. Seattle, now 56-54, remains in the thick of the AL West race but will need to bounce back quickly. The game also featured a notable moment for the Twins’ Byron Buxton, who hit a two-run home run in a previous matchup against Seattle on April 27, showcasing his ability to change the game with one swing.
As the Twins continue their road trip, they’ll look to build on this momentum. With the playoffs within reach, every game matters, and Friday’s comeback victory could be the spark that propels them into October baseball.
Shimanta Das 
