Twins Win but Still Trail in Wild-Card Race

The Minnesota Twins secured a crucial 8-3 victory over the Miami Marlins, thanks to a five-run seventh inning. Despite this win, the Twins remain two games behind in the American League wild-card race, trailing the Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals. The Twins have been struggling, losing 23 of their last 34 games, which has put their playoff hopes in jeopardy. The Marlins, on the other hand, managed to avoid a 100-loss season with a 4-1 win in the series opener, sparked by Jonah Bride's homer and Xavier Edwards' two RBIs. With only five games left, Twins manager Rocco Baldelli emphasizes the urgency to win all remaining games to keep playoff hopes alive.