Minnesota Twins defeat Colorado Rockies 9-8: Recap & Betting Results
Fri, Jun 26, 2026 · MLB · Colorado Rockies 8, Minnesota Twins 9
The Minnesota Twins beat the Colorado Rockies 9-8 on Friday, June 26, 2026, at Target Field. The Colorado Rockies covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 9, with 17 runs combined.
Colorado Rockies vs. Minnesota Twins final score and game recap
The Minnesota Twins won by 1 run.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Tomoyuki Sugano (Colorado Rockies): 5.0 innings, 7 earned runs, 2 strikeouts.
- Jake McCarthy (Colorado Rockies): 3-for-5, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 2 runs.
- Taj Bradley (Minnesota Twins): 7.0 innings, 2 earned runs, 7 strikeouts.
- Byron Buxton (Minnesota Twins): 3-for-5, 2 RBIs, 2 runs.
Who covered the spread in Colorado Rockies vs. Minnesota Twins?
The Colorado Rockies 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 Colorado Rockies 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 and closed at 9.
Colorado Rockies vs. Minnesota Twins odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Colorado Rockies at +148 and the Minnesota Twins at -180. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Minnesota Twins a 61% favorite. The Minnesota Twins won as the favorite at -180: $55.56 profit on a $100 bet.
Colorado Rockies and Minnesota Twins betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Colorado Rockies 32-50 in the 2026 regular season (18-22 at home, 14-28 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 41 of 80 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 37 times and under 42 times, with 1 push.
This result left the Minnesota Twins 39-44 in the 2026 regular season (21-22 at home, 18-22 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 45 of 81 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 48 times and under 29 times, with 4 pushes.
What's next for Colorado Rockies and Minnesota Twins?
Next for the Colorado Rockies: at the Minnesota Twins on Saturday, June 27, 2026. Next for the Minnesota Twins: the Colorado Rockies at home on Saturday, June 27, 2026.