Minnesota Twins defeat St. Louis Cardinals 9-8: Recap & Betting Results
Fri, Jun 12, 2026 · MLB · St. Louis Cardinals 8, Minnesota Twins 9
The Minnesota Twins beat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-8 on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Target Field. The St. Louis Cardinals covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 9, with 17 runs combined.
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Minnesota Twins final score and game recap
The Minnesota Twins won by 1 run.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Kyle Leahy (St. Louis Cardinals): 5.0 innings, 4 earned runs, 5 strikeouts.
- Alec Burleson (St. Louis Cardinals): 1-for-4, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 2 runs.
- Joe Ryan (Minnesota Twins): 6.0 innings, 3 earned runs, 8 strikeouts.
- Byron Buxton (Minnesota Twins): 3-for-3, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 3 runs.
Who covered the spread in St. Louis Cardinals vs. Minnesota Twins?
The St. Louis Cardinals covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs, losing by 1 run.
The run line opened and closed at Minnesota Twins -1.5.
Did St. Louis Cardinals vs. Minnesota Twins go over or under the total?
The game went over: 17 runs combined against a closing total of 9, over by 8.
The total opened at 8.5 and closed at 9.
St. Louis Cardinals and Minnesota Twins betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the St. Louis Cardinals 37-30 in the 2026 regular season (19-16 at home, 18-14 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 42 of 66 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 29 times and under 32 times, with 5 pushes. That made it two straight losses for the St. Louis Cardinals.
This result left the Minnesota Twins 32-39 in the 2026 regular season (19-18 at home, 13-21 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 37 of 69 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 41 times and under 24 times, with 4 pushes.
What's next for St. Louis Cardinals and Minnesota Twins?
Next for the St. Louis Cardinals: at the Minnesota Twins on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Next for the Minnesota Twins: the St. Louis Cardinals at home on Saturday, June 13, 2026.