The result, a 4-2 loss in 12 innings, dropped like an anvil on the team’s aspirations — quickly followed by a sledgehammer delivered in the form of the news that Rafael Devers most likely won’t play again this year.

Rookie David Festa pitched well for the Twins, going five innings while giving up one run on four hits, three walks and striking out six. Minnesota's bullpen was the difference, as they went seven innings while giving up only one run off of five hits.

BOSTON — Trevor Larnach and Matt Wallner both had RBI singles in the 12th inning, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Friday night to move into the AL’s third and final wild-card spot. Winning for just the sixth time in their last 17 games, the Twins moved a game ahead Detroit, which lost 8-1 to the Baltimore Orioles.