The Minnesota Twins secured an 8-3 victory over the Miami Marlins on Wednesday night after a strong comeback in the seventh inning fueled by Miami’s defensive errors. Minnesota’s Manuel Margot managed to score from second base following a sacrifice bunt by Christian Vázquez that was poorly thrown wide of first base. This pivotal play was followed by an RBI double from Carlos Correa and a three-run double from Carlos Santana. The win snapped a three-game losing streak for the Twins and marked Miami’s 100th loss of the season for the fourth time in franchise history.

The victory allowed the Twins to keep their playoff hopes alive as they are currently 1 1/2 games behind Detroit in the race for the AL’s final wild card spot with four games remaining in the season. Other teams in contention for the wild card, including Detroit, Kansas City, and Seattle, were also victorious on Wednesday. Pitcher Griffin Jax earned the win for the Twins after working 1 1/3 innings of relief.

The Marlins struggled defensively, committing four errors that led to four unearned runs, ultimately contributing to their loss. Rookie Simeon Woods Richardson had a challenging start for the Twins, but the team’s offense rallied to secure the win. Byron Buxton contributed to the Twins’ offense with a home run, ending a 67-inning drought for the team without a homer.

On the pitching side, Edward Cabrera started for Miami and allowed three runs in five innings. Miami’s right-hander had a solid showing following a seven-run start in his previous game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Injuries affected the Twins as outfielder Matt Wallner was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain.

Looking ahead, right-handed pitcher David Festa will start for Minnesota in the series finale against Miami’s RHP Valente Bellozo on Thursday. Both teams will aim to finish the three-game series on a high note.

This game showcased the resilience of the Twins as they fought back to secure a crucial win in their pursuit of a playoff spot, while the Marlins faced challenges both defensively and offensively. The final games of the season will prove crucial for both teams as they strive to achieve their respective goals in the MLB.