The Colorado Rockies handed the Minnesota Twins a tough home loss on Saturday, defeating the Twins 8-5 at Target Field in Minneapolis to spoil what could have been a strong showing for the home side.
Colorado came into the Twin Cities and left with a convincing victory, outscoring Minnesota by three runs in a game that saw the Rockies control enough of the contest to pull away. The final margin of 8-5 tells the story of a visiting club that found its footing and did not let the Twins claw all the way back.
Minnesota did manage to keep things interesting, putting five runs on the board, but Colorado’s offense proved to be the difference on this afternoon at Target Field. The Rockies’ ability to generate runs at a higher clip gave them the cushion they needed to withstand any late push from the home team.
The loss is a setback for Minnesota as the club looks to remain competitive in its division race, while Colorado picks up a valuable road win that could provide some momentum for a Rockies squad always looking to build confidence away from Coors Field.
Further details on individual statistical leaders and specific scoring plays were not available at the time of this report, but the final result stands: Colorado 8, Minnesota 5.
