Phillies Complete Series Sweep of Twins with 7-5 Comeback Victory
In Minneapolis, the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Minnesota Twins 7-5 on Sunday, completing a three-game series sweep. The Phillies mounted a comeback after trailing by five runs, with Bryan De La Cruz hitting the go-ahead single in the eighth inning.
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, August 16, 2026 —
The Philadelphia Phillies secured a 7-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday in Minneapolis, clinching a three-game series sweep. The win marked a significant comeback for the Phillies, who overcame an early five-run deficit.
The pivotal moment of the game came in the eighth inning when Bryan De La Cruz delivered a go-ahead single. This hit propelled the Phillies past the Twins, ultimately leading to their victory and the series sweep.
Further details regarding the specific inning the Twins established their five-run lead, the pitchers involved, or any other notable plays beyond De La Cruz’s go-ahead single were not provided in the summary.
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