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Minnesota Twins vs Los Angeles Angels โ Recap
September 17, 2026 ยท Angel Stadium ยท View Preview
Game Recap
The Los Angeles Angels completed a dramatic extra-inning walk-off victory over the Minnesota Twins, prevailing 5-4. The Angels built an early lead behind a dominant pitching performance and then showcased late-game resilience, fending off a spirited Twins rally to secure the improbable win after being pegged as underdogs. SportsFBI's proprietary model, which had favored Los Angeles, proved prescient.
Los Angeles wasted no time in establishing control, erupting for three runs in the bottom of the first inning. Ballesteros, Guzman, and Peraza each delivered RBI singles to stake the Angels to an immediate lead. Walbert Urena subsequently silenced Minnesota's lineup for a remarkable seven innings, striking out nine batters and preventing the Twins from scoring. Minnesota finally broke through in the eighth with a sacrifice fly from Lee and then tied the game in the ninth on a two-run homer by Walker Jenkins. The Twins even took a 4-3 lead in the top of the tenth on another Lee single.
Urena's dominant seven innings of shutout baseball formed the undeniable backbone of the Angels' upset victory. His performance allowed Los Angeles to maintain their early cushion, creating the necessary conditions for their offense to ultimately secure the win despite a late challenge. Even as Walker Jenkins ignited the Twins' comeback with a three-hit day, including the game-tying blast, Urena's consistent mound work minimized Minnesota's scoring opportunities until the very end. The Angels' offense then capitalized on the extra-inning opportunity, with Trout and Meckler delivering clutch RBI singles in the bottom of the tenth to complete the walk-off.
Ultimately, a strong start on the mound combined with late-inning heroics powered the Angels past a favored Twins club. The Angels now stand at 59-94, while the Twins fall to 71-82.
How the Prediction Fared
Pregame, the market favored the Minnesota Twins (-136, 55% implied) over the Los Angeles Angels. Final: the Los Angeles Angels won 5โ4, pulling off the upset.
SportsFBI's model favored the Los Angeles Angels (64% confidence). Final: the Los Angeles Angels won 5โ4.
Player of the Game
Turning Point
The game turned in the 1st inning, when the Los Angeles Angels scored 3 runs.
Pitching
| Pitcher | Team | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walbert Urena |
|
7.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2.74 |
| Taj Bradley |
|
7.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 3.81 |
| Ben Joyce |
|
1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4.40 |
| Blake Weiman W |
|
1.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2.40 |
| Andrew Morris |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4.39 |
| Tayler Saucedo |
|
0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2.79 |
| A.J. Minter |
|
0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2.57 |
| Luke Murphy |
|
0.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6.61 |
| Jeff Hoffman |
|
0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3.52 |
| Yoendrys Gomez L |
|
0.1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4.22 |
Batting
| Batter | Team | AB | H | HR | RBI | R | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Jenkins |
|
4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Brooks Lee |
|
4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oswald Peraza |
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wade Meckler |
|
5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Denzer Guzman |
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike Trout |
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Moises Ballesteros |
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Lowe |
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Ben Ross |
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Josh Bell |
|
5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kody Clemens |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Luke Keaschall |
|
5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Victor Caratini |
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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