Twins Fall 7-5 to Padres, Extend Losing Streak

The Minnesota Twins faced a devastating 7-5 loss to the San Diego Padres, marking their third consecutive defeat. Despite leading 5-3 in the eighth inning, reliever Steven Okert allowed four runs, including a crucial three-run homer by Jurickson Profar. Bailey Ober achieved his 11th straight quality start, yet the Twins' missed opportunities and late-game struggles continued to plague the team. Catcher Ryan Jeffers expressed the difficulty of losing critical games at this point in the season. Injured players, including Byron Buxton, are showing signs of recovery, which could help bolster the lineup. The Twins must address their bullpen issues and capitalize on scoring chances to remain competitive as the season progresses.