Twins Edge Phillies 5-4 in Walk-Off Victory

The Minnesota Twins clinched a series victory against the Philadelphia Phillies with a dramatic 5-4 walk-off win on Wednesday, highlighted by Max Kepler's infield single that drove in the winning run in the ninth inning. The game began with the Phillies holding a 4-1 lead, but the Twins rallied, tying the game with Carlos Santana's two-run double in the seventh. This marked Kepler's 11th career walk-off appearance, tying him with Twins legends Harmon Killebrew and Kirby Puckett, while also reaching his 500th career RBI. David Festa pitched impressively for the Twins, allowing only one earned run over 4.1 innings. The victory improved Minnesota's record to 56-45, while the Phillies faced their third consecutive series loss despite leading the National League. Both teams are navigating challenges, with the Twins dealing with injuries and the Phillies struggling offensively.