Tampa Bay Rays vs. Minnesota Twins • Mar 3, 2026

In a game marked by a dominant first inning from the Tampa Bay Rays, who jumped out to a 5-0 lead thanks to five consecutive hits, starting pitcher Brody Hopkins threw a gem in his brief outing, while the Minnesota Twins' Simeon Woods Richardson struggled, giving up five earned runs in just three innings; despite a late rally that brought the Twins within two, they couldn't overcome the deficit, leading to a 5-3 victory for the Rays.