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Tristan Gray’s towering grand slam ignites a 7-run 7th inning rally that propels the Twins to a home-opening victory over the Rays.Today in Tampa
Tristan Gray belted a grand slam and drove in 5 runs as the Minnesota Twins scored 7 runs in the 7th inning to rally past the Tampa Bay Rays 10-4 on Friday in Minneapolis. Josh Bell and Royce Lewis also drove in 2 runs each for the Twins, who won their home opener after playing their first 6 games on the road.
Why it matters
The Twins’ big 7th inning comeback win over the Rays in their home opener shows the team’s resilience and offensive firepower, which could be key factors in their pursuit of a division title this season.
The details
The Rays jumped out to a 3-0 lead, but the Twins rallied to tie the game at 3-3 in the 4th inning. In the 7th, the Twins broke the game open with 7 runs, highlighted by Tristan Gray’s grand slam that put the game out of reach. The Twins’ bullpen limited the Rays to just 1 run over the final 5 innings to secure the victory.
The game was played on Friday, April 4, 2026.The Twins scored 7 runs in the 7th inning to take control of the game.
The players
Tristan Gray
Twins outfielder who hit a grand slam in the 7th inning to key the Twins’ comeback win.
Josh Bell
Twins infielder who drove in 2 runs with a double in the 4th inning to help the Twins rally.
Royce Lewis
Twins infielder who drove in 2 runs with a fielder’s choice in the 4th inning to tie the game.
Nick Fortes
Rays catcher who hit a 2-run double in the 1st inning to give the Rays an early lead.
Kody Funderburk
Twins relief pitcher who got the win after retiring just 1 batter in the 7th inning.
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What they’re saying
“We knew we had to keep battling and that our offense would come around. Tristan’s grand slam was a huge momentum shift for us.”
— Rocco Baldelli, Twins Manager
What’s next
The Twins and Rays will continue their 3-game series on Saturday afternoon at Target Field.
The takeaway
The Twins’ come-from-behind victory showcased their offensive firepower and resilience, which will be key assets as they look to contend for the division title this season.