Carlos Correa's walk-off single lifts the Twins to a 4-3 win over the Brewers on June 21, 2025. See how Byron Buxton's big night set up the heroics.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
It was one of those electric Target Field moments you could feel through the screen. Bottom of the ninth, tie game, two outs, and Byron Buxton standing on second base. Carlos Correa stepped to the plate and delivered the dagger, lining a single into the outfield to send the home crowd into a frenzy and the Twins to a thrilling 4-3 walk-off victory over the rival Brewers.
Byron is setting the tone for us every night. His energy and power are carrying this lineup.
The final inning was a masterclass in late-game execution. After Jhoan Duran shut down the Brewers with a scoreless top of the ninth, the stage was set. Buxton, who had reached on a single, stood on second base representing the winning run. After a couple of tense outs, Carlos Correa did what he does best, delivering the game-winning hit that improved the Twins' record to 41-36 and kept them right in the thick of the AL Central hunt. Duran picked up the well-deserved win for his clean inning of work.
Before he was scoring the winning run, Byron Buxton was once again the engine of the Twins' offense. He extended his hitting streak to a blistering eight games and launched his team-leading 16th home run of the season, a solo shot in the third inning. Finishing the day 2-for-4, Buxton is not just hot; he's the heart of this lineup. 'Byron is setting the tone for us every night,' manager Rocco Baldelli said postgame. 'His energy and power are carrying this lineup.' It's clear that as Buxton goes, so go the Twins.
The good news started even before first pitch. The Twins activated veteran outfielder Max Kepler from the injured list, immediately slotting him back into the lineup. Kepler, who had been out with a hamstring strain, looked comfortable in his return, going 1-for-3 with a walk. His presence adds another professional bat and steady glove to the outfield mix. To make room on the roster, the team optioned Matt Wallner to Triple-A St. Paul, where he'll look to get consistent at-bats.
While Simeon Woods Richardson gave the team a quality start (6.1 IP, 3 ER, 7 K), the positive pitching news extended beyond the big-league club. Ace Pablo Lopez, out since early June, threw a successful bullpen session and is reportedly nearing a rehab assignment. Even further down the pipeline, top prospect Zebby Matthews continued his dominance at Triple-A, spinning seven shutout innings with nine strikeouts and zero walks. The current staff is holding its own, and reinforcements are clearly on the way.
What a Saturday for the Twins. A dramatic walk-off win, a superstar playing at an MVP level, a key veteran returning, and positive news on the injury and prospect fronts. This is the kind of day that builds momentum for a playoff push. With the team firing on all cylinders and key arms like Lopez and Matthews getting closer to Minneapolis, the second half of the season is shaping up to be an exciting ride for Twins Territory.
