Minnesota Twins at Texas Rangers — MLB Box Score, Tuesday, June 16, 2026
MINMinnesota Twins
35-40
FINAL
12
·2
TEXTexas Rangers
35-38
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 · Globe Life Field · 27,463 · 2:39
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 17 | 0 |
| TEX | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 2 |
Pitching Decisions
Minnesota Twins
Losing Pitcher: L
Texas Rangers
Winning Pitcher: W
Scoring Summary
Trevor Larnach homers (4) on a fly ball to right field.
1-0Josh Bell singles on a line drive to left fielder Wyatt Langford. Byron Buxton scores.
2-0Kody Clemens homers (11) on a line drive to right field. Trevor Larnach scores. Byron Buxton scores.
5-0Royce Lewis singles on a sharp line drive to center fielder Alejandro Osuna. Alex Jackson scores. Byron Buxton scores. Kody Clemens to 3rd.
7-0Josh Bell doubles (14) on a ground ball to right fielder Brandon Nimmo. Kody Clemens scores. Royce Lewis scores. Throwing error by right fielder Brandon Nimmo.
9-0Luke Keaschall singles on a line drive to left fielder Wyatt Langford. Josh Bell scores.
10-0Ezequiel Duran grounds into a force out, shortstop Tristan Gray to second baseman Luke Keaschall. Wyatt Langford scores. Brandon Nimmo out at 2nd. Ezequiel Duran to 1st.
10-1Elias Díaz doubles (4) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Byron Buxton. Alejandro Osuna scores.
10-2Alex Jackson doubles (3) on a fly ball to center fielder Ezequiel Duran. Luke Keaschall scores.
11-2Kyler Fedko out on a sacrifice fly to left fielder Cody Freeman. Alex Jackson scores.
12-2Key Stats
FanVerdicts Recap
Twins Dominate Rangers in Lopsided Regular Season Victory
The Minnesota Twins rolled past the Texas Rangers 12-2 in a decisive regular season matchup, putting on a display of offensive firepower that left little doubt about which team came prepared. The Twins' 10-run margin of victory underscored their superiority on the day, as they methodically built their lead throughout the contest and never allowed Texas a chance to mount a meaningful comeback. With 102 days remaining until the regular season concludes on September 27, 2026, every game carries weight in the playoff race, and Minnesota's convincing performance sends a clear message to the rest of the league about their championship aspirations.
The Rangers struggled to generate any momentum against Minnesota's pitching and defense, managing just two runs across nine innings. Texas's offensive struggles defined the afternoon, as they were unable to capitalize on scoring opportunities and fell behind early in a game that quickly spiraled out of reach. By the time the final out was recorded, the lopsided scoreline told the full story of a team simply outmatched on this particular day.
Minnesota's ability to put up 12 runs while keeping Texas to just 2 highlights the kind of complete performance necessary to win ballgames in October. The Twins' balanced attack and solid pitching gave them full control from start to finish, demonstrating why they should be considered serious contenders as the season continues. As the calendar turns toward the final stretch of the regular season, performances like this one could prove pivotal in determining playoff seeding and momentum heading into postseason play.
What do you think this dominant performance means for Minnesota's trajectory in the coming weeks—do you see them as World Series contenders, or is there still work to be done before October arrives?
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About this game
On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, the Minnesota Twins traveled to face the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Attendance was reported at 27,463.
The Minnesota Twins took the win, 12–2, over the Texas Rangers. Zebby Matthews led all scorers with W (winning pitcher). Full quarter-by-quarter scoring and team stats are above.
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