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The Boston Red Sox defeated the Minnesota Twins in a series of games, showcasing significant performances despite a slow start. Initially, the Red Sox were trailing with a score of 2-1 to the Twins after five innings and had scored only 4 runs in their last 23 innings. However, in subsequent games, the Red Sox improved dramatically. Ceddanne Rafaela played a pivotal role, hitting a tie-breaking home run in the fifth inning in one of the games, ultimately leading to a 9-2 victory over the Twins. Key players included Rafael Devers, who hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning of the final game, and Wilyer Abreu, Dominic Smith, and Max Kepler, who each contributed significantly with hits. The Twins had previously won 12 straight games. The Red Sox's record updated to 18-16, while the Twins moved to 19-13. Pitchers Pablo Lopez (3-2) and Cam Booser (0-1) also had notable performances.
The hottest team in baseball was no match for the Red Sox on Sunday. Ceddanne Rafaela hit a tie-breaking home run in the fifth inning and the Sox went on to beat the Twins, 9-2. https://t.co/0re2noasKV
Devers delivers a two-run shot(4th) and the #RedSox lead the Twins 9-2 in the 9th inning.
Ceddanne Rafaela puts the Red Sox up 3-1! Twins will need to come back to keep their winning streak alive https://t.co/bMnRzpbwux
#RedSox drop 2nd straight at Twins(winners of 12 straight), 3-1 ⚾️Sox fall to 18-16, Twins improve to 19-13 ⚾️WP-Pablo Lopez(3-2) 6IP 5H 1R 1ER 1BB 8K ⚾️LP-Cam Booser(0-1) 1.1IP 1H 1R 1ER 0BB 2K 1 HR ⚾️Wilyer Abreu 2 hit, RBI ⚾️Dominic Smith 2 hits ⚾️Max Kepler 2 hits, HR @wbz
2-1 Twins after 5 innings. Red Sox have scored 4 runs in their last 23 innings.