Photos: Late homers lift Twins to win over Cardinals in series opener
Jun 12, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; A rainbow appears during a rain delay in the fourth inning between the St. Louis Cardinals and Minnesota Twins at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
Jun 12, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins manager Derek Shelton argues with umpire Jeremie Rehak as umpire Dan Iossogna listens about a defensive interference call that benefitted the St. Louis Cardinals in the second inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
Cardinals third baseman Blaze Jordan (33) hesitates as Twins third baseman Brooks Lee awaits with the ball in the second inning of a game Friday, June 12, 2026, at Target Field in Minneapolis. Jordan was awarded third base due to defensive interference by shortstop Tristan Gray.
Jun 12, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; St. Louis Cardinals left fielder Lars Nootbaar (21) celebrates his run against the Minnesota Twins in the second inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
Jun 12, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Blaze Jordan (33) hits an RBI single against the Minnesota Twins in his major league debut at bat in the second inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
Jun 12, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins designated hitter Byron Buxton (25) runs the bases on his solo home run in the first inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
Jun 12, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Kyle Leahy (62) throws to the Minnesota Twins in the first inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
Cardinals starting pitcher Kyle Leahy throws in the first inning Friday, June 12, 2026, against the Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis.Â
Jun 12, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Alec Burleson (41) hits a solo home run against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
Jun 12, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Alec Burleson (41) runs the bases on his solo home run against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
Jun 12, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins designated hitter Byron Buxton (25) hits a solo home run in the first inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
Jun 12, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan (41) throws to the St. Louis Cardinals in the first inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
Jun 12, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins third baseman Brooks Lee (22) and first baseman Royce Lewis (23) celebrate the win over the St. Louis Cardinals after the game at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
Jun 12, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins third baseman Brooks Lee (22) hits a solo home run against the St. Louis Cardinals in the eighth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
Jun 12, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Andrew Morris (78) celebrates the win over the St. Louis Cardinals after the game at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
Jun 12, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis (23) hits a sacrifice against the St. Louis Cardinals in the sixth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
Jun 12, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; St. Louis Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker (18) hits a three-run double against the Minnesota Twins in the seventh inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
Jun 12, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Alec Burleson (41) slides safely into home as Minnesota Twins catcher Victor Caratini (37) applies the tag too late on a double by right fielder Jordan Walker (not pictured) in the seventh inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
Jun 12, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins first baseman Royce Lewis (23) runs the bases on his solo home run against the St. Louis Cardinals in the eighth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
