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Minneapolis, MN – The Miami Marlins' impressive eight-game winning streak came to an abrupt halt Wednesday night as the Minnesota Twins secured a 2-1 victory at Target Field. A strong pitching performance from Simeon Woods Richardson and timely hitting from Brooks Lee and Carlos Correa proved to be the difference in a tightly contested matchup.

The Marlins entered the game riding high, showcasing a potent offense and solid pitching that had carried them to consecutive wins. However, the Twins, eager to halt their division rivals’ momentum, came out ready to compete. Woods Richardson was instrumental in keeping the Marlins' bats quiet early on, allowing only one run over six innings of work. He demonstrated excellent control and command, keeping Miami’s hitters off balance and preventing them from building any significant momentum.

The Twins’ offense, while not explosive, was efficient. Brooks Lee got the scoring started in the second inning with a crucial RBI single, driving in a run and giving Minnesota a narrow lead. Carlos Correa added to the lead in the fifth with a well-placed single of his own, extending the Twins' advantage to 2-1. The timely hits proved to be enough to secure the win.

“It was a good, hard-fought game,” Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said after the game. “Simeon pitched a great game, keeping us in it, and our guys came through with some clutch hits when we needed them.”

Miami’s offense struggled to generate consistent run-scoring opportunities against the Twins’ pitching. While they managed to scratch across a run in the fourth inning, they couldn’t capitalize on later chances, ultimately falling short. Marlins manager Skip Schumaker acknowledged the Twins’ strong performance, stating, “They played a good game. Woods Richardson was tough, and we just couldn’t get the big hit when we needed it.”

The Twins’ bullpen continued their strong showing, shutting down the Marlins in the final three innings. This performance further solidified their position as one of the league’s top relief units.

Looking Ahead: The Twins and Marlins will continue their series Thursday afternoon, with Pablo López scheduled to take the mound for Miami and Joe Ryan for Minnesota. Fans will be eager to see if the Marlins can bounce back from this setback and reignite their winning streak, or if the Twins can continue their momentum.

Key Stats:

• Simeon Woods Richardson (Twins): 6 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 4 SO
• Pablo López (Marlins): 6 IP, 2 ER, 7 H, 6 SO
• Brooks Lee (Twins): 1-3, 1 RBI
• Carlos Correa (Twins): 1-4, 1 RBI