Twins 4, Red Sox 2, Boston falls to 22-29 after another low-scoring loss

Twins 4, Red Sox 2, final. Sox (22-29) fall to 8-16 at home with losses in five of their last six games. They have scored two or fewer runs in 22 of their 51 games and were 1x11 with RISP today. Duran struck out looking with the bases loaded to end the game. Season-high 37,105 at Fenway today.

Justin Topa gave up 3 runs in 0.2 IP on Monday night. The rest of the Twins bullpen has allowed one run over 19.1 IP against the Astros and Red Sox, helping the Twins win 4 of 5. I don’t even know what to say. Just phenomenal.

Top 5 Teams in Defensive Runs Saved 1. Red Sox 2. Dodgers 3. Giants 4. Cardinals 5. Diamondbacks Bottom 5 26. Tigers 27. Nationals 27. Twins 29. Marlins 30. Phillies Full list: fieldingbible.com

Bruce Hurst’s 88 wins in the 1980’s is the 2nd most for a Red Sox pitcher that decade only behind Clemens 95.

Taj Bradley returned to his triple-digit ways, and the Twins bullpen survived a ninth inning rally to clinch the series in Boston. Here's how a leisurely victory turned nail-biter on Saturday. #twins #minnesota #mntwins

“We’re going to have to get going at home. ... It's just that simple." Fenway Park used to be the ultimate home-field advantage. But not for the 2026 Red Sox, who are 8-16 at home this year: www.bostonherald.com/2026/05/23/r...

22nd time #RedSox offense has been limited to 2 or fewer runs in a game this season. In #MLB, only #Angels have had more such games (26). BOS is now 2-20 in those games. BOS on pace for 70 games with 2 or fewer runs scored. Would be their most since 1907 (78). BOS had 48 such games in all of 2025.

#RedSox fall to 5-21 when opponents score first, 8-22 when scoring less than 4 runs, 7-17 without the benefit of a home run, 6-8 in two-run games, and 3-24 when trailing after 6 innings. #MLB

ABS confirmed in #Twins at #RedSox (Bot 9). Jarren Duran challenged the called strike. Called strike confirmed. HP: Jen Pawol | Upheld 55.6% (10/18). Result: Jarren Duran called out on strikes.

5/23/26: Haven't felt like I've been any help in our winning streak bc I haven't had an RBI in 6 games. Well, today I put that all behind me w/a SF in the 1st & an RBI-1B in the 2nd. But the real highlight was Lazzeri's SF in the 7th that scored me & Meusel! Hoyt's now 7-1. #Yankees 8, #RedSox 3.

TBF, nearly my entire family are Red Sox fans. Insufferable.

⚾💥 22 May 2026 💥⚾ Game: Regular Season Pitcher: Greg Weissert (R) - Boston Red Sox Batter: Luke Keaschall (R) - Minnesota Twins The Play: 4-2, 0 outs, top of 8th, Twins up 7-6 The Pitch: 89.5 mph sinker Final: Twins won 8-6 in 9 innings

⚾️ Red Sox lineup for May 23 vs Twins ⚾️ 1. Jarren Duran - 2. Mickey Gasper - 3. Wilyer Abreu - 4. Willson Contreras - 5. Ceddanne Rafaela - 6. Nick Sogard - 7. Marcelo Mayer - 8. Connor Wong - 9. Isiah Kiner-Falefa -

5/23 ⚾ Twins Lineup is Out 📊 Live Line: Twins +104 • O/U 8.0 Full matchup stats, BvP, & umpire ratings: https://mlbstartingnine.com/#game-824760 #Twins #TwinsLineup #MLB

Rochester Red Wings 7, Worcester Red Sox 5. Andrew Pinckney (LF) – 0-1, 2 BB, 1 HBP, 2 runs.