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Twins Rout Mariners 11-4, Rookie Prielipp Wins

4/28/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Minnesota Twins beat Seattle Mariners 11-4 at Target Field, giving rookie Connor Prielipp his first major-league win.
Kody Clemens hit a three-run homer, recorded five RBIs while Byron Buxton also homered for Minnesota.
Luis Castillo fell to 0-2, allowed seven runs in five innings, raising his 2026 ERA to 6.35, while rain forecasts could postpone the series finale.

History

Historical Context

Hideo Nomo’s 1995 MLB debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers sparked “Nomomania” and earned him Rookie of the Year honors while he led the league with 236 strikeouts. His breakthrough opened doors for Japanese talent, prompting MLB teams to expand scouting in Japan and inspiring later rookies such as Connor Prielipp.

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Story summary

Minnesota Twins beat Seattle Mariners 11-4 at Target Field, giving rookie Connor Prielipp his first major-league win.
Kody Clemens hit a three-run homer, recorded five RBIs while Byron Buxton also homered for Minnesota.
Luis Castillo fell to 0-2, allowed seven runs in five innings, raising his 2026 ERA to 6.35, while rain forecasts could postpone the series finale.

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