Royce Lewis shines in his homecoming as the Minnesota Twins outslug the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-7 on July 23, 2025. Read how the Twins' offense exploded.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Welcome to Hollywood, where the Minnesota Twins decided to write their own blockbuster script on Tuesday night. In a back-and-forth slugfest against the star-studded Los Angeles Dodgers, the Twins' offense exploded for a 10-7 victory, powered by a homecoming performance from Royce Lewis and a clutch night from Christian Vázquez.
It wasn't just one big inning; it was three of them. The Twins hung a crooked number on the board in the second, sixth, and seventh innings to secure the win.
This was a classic heavyweight bout. While Shohei Ohtani continued his personal home run derby against Minnesota pitching (homering for the fourth straight game), the Twins offense refused to be intimidated. They answered every Dodgers punch with a flurry of their own, scoring in three separate three-run innings. The pivotal sixth inning saw the Twins break a 4-4 tie, with Lewis drawing a bases-loaded walk, Harrison Bader adding an RBI groundout, and Christian Vázquez lacing a key RBI single. It was a masterclass in situational hitting and capitalizing on the Dodgers' bullpen woes.
For Southern California native Royce Lewis, this was more than just another game. Playing in front of friends and family, Lewis was a central figure in the victory, driving in three runs. While his RBI contributions came via a fielder's choice, a bases-loaded walk, and a grounder that produced two runs on an error, his presence was felt every time he stepped to the plate. It was a gritty, productive performance that the team's social media accounts rightly celebrated, showcasing the hometown kid making good on the big stage.
Perhaps one of the most welcome sights for Twins fans was the return of reliever Brock Stewart. Fresh off the 15-day IL with a hamstring strain, manager Rocco Baldelli didn't hesitate to throw him into a high-leverage spot. Stewart responded by pitching a clean, scoreless fifth inning, a crucial bridge that ultimately earned him the win. His successful return provides a much-needed steady hand to a bullpen that has been stretched thin by injuries, and Baldelli's timely use of him was a key factor in closing out the high-powered Dodgers.
With one win secured in hostile territory, the Twins look to carry this offensive momentum into the rest of the series against the Dodgers. While the club sits in 4th place in the AL Central, nights like this show the firepower they possess. As the trade deadline inches closer, every win is crucial, and a series victory in Los Angeles could be the spark that ignites a second-half run. For now, the biggest addition might just be the healthy return of Brock Stewart.
