Recap: Minnesota Twins VS Cincinnati Reds 2025-06-17
Twins vs. Reds: A Rain-Drenched Romp (And Why the Reds Are Still the Party Poopers of the NL)
In a game that could’ve been titled “How to Lose a Series in 3.5 Days,” the Minnesota Twins fell to the Cincinnati Reds 6-5 in a rain-shortened affair, extending their losing streak to six games and leaving their offense looking more “Buxton’s Homer” than “Buxton’s Breakout.” The Reds, meanwhile, celebrated their fourth straight win, proving they’ve turned the NL wild-card race into a “See You Later, Losers” tour.
Byron Buxton, the Twins’ lone bright spot, launched his 11th career leadoff homer—a stat so impressive it makes a single latte look like a side hustle. But Cincinnati’s Spencer Steer answered with a two-run blast, because why not? The Reds also racked up 57 first-inning runs this season (second in MLB), which is about 54 more than the Twins’ entire team has mustered in their last six games.
On the mound, Nick Lodolo kept Minnesota’s bats in check, allowing just two runs over five innings—though “check” might be generous. The Twins’ offense managed three hits, which is roughly the number of wins they’ve had in this series. Chris Paddack, trying to resurrect his season, looked less like a pitcher and more like a man whispering, “Not again,” to the baseball gods.
Final score: Reds 6, Twins 5. Series sweep? Check. Reds’ winning streak? Now at four, baby! The Twins? They’re still searching for their first series win since… well, maybe next year.
Key Stats:
- Reds: 9-4 in last 13, 57 first-inning runs this season.
- Buxton: 13 HR, 43 RBI (but still 0 series wins in Cincinnati).
- Steer: 2 HR, 5 RBI in two games. Twins: 0 HR in this game (they’re really nailing this).
Verdict: The Reds are the MLB’s answer to a bad breakup—unstoppable, unapologetic, and leaving the Twins wondering, “Did I even show up?”
Created: June 19, 2025, 2:33 p.m. GMT