Twins Dominate Mariners 10-1 with Stellar Pitching and Larnach's Power

Trevor Larnach's bat came alive as he launched a home run and drove in three runs, propelling the Minnesota Twins to a commanding 10-1 victory against the Seattle Mariners on Thursday. This win followed an extensive rain delay lasting 4 hours and 22 minutes.

In a pivotal sixth inning, Brooks Lee ignited an eight-run surge against reliever Zach Pop with a leadoff homer. The Twins continued to pile on the runs with RBI doubles from Byron Buxton and Willi Castro, a two-run single by Carlos Correa, and a two-run blast from Matt Wallner. This marked the highest-scoring inning for the Twins since they exploded for nine runs in New York on April 13, 2023.

Simeon Woods Richardson (3-4) delivered an outstanding performance, matching the six scoreless innings thrown by Joe Ryan in the previous day's 2-0 win. This victory allowed the Twins (39-42) to secure back-to-back wins for the first time since early June, breaking a streak where they lost 15 of 18 games.

Emerson Hancock (3-4) started strong for the Mariners, holding the Twins scoreless for four innings before Larnach's two-run homer in the fifth shifted momentum.

In a concerning moment for Seattle, catcher Mitch Garver exited the game in the fifth after being struck by a foul ball off Wallner's bat, leading to star Cal Raleigh taking over behind the plate, thus forfeiting the designated hitter position.

Woods Richardson showcased his defensive skills by snagging a hard line drive in the fourth inning, earning an impressed reaction from Julio Rodriguez.

The longest rain delay in Target Field history occurred on June 22, 2017, lasting 4 hours and 50 minutes before the Twins fell to Chicago 9-0.

Looking ahead, the Mariners will begin a three-game series against Texas on Friday, concluding their 10-game road trip. RHP Logan Gilbert (2-2, 3.12 ERA) is set to face Rangers RHP Nathan Eovaldi (4-3, 1.56).

Meanwhile, the Twins are preparing for a three-game series against MLB-leading Detroit, with RHP David Festa (1-2, 6.39) likely taking the mound as an opener. RHP Sawyer Gipson-Long (0-0, 4.58) will pitch for the Tigers.