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- Offense: Mullins snapped an 0-for-12 slump during this series. In the third inning, he reached on a bunt single, stole second base, and later scored on a double-play grounder to extend the Rays' lead to 4–1.
- Defense: He made a "remarkable" diving catch in the second inning to support starting pitcher Steven Matz, who earned the win.
- Baserunning: His two stolen bases in this game were his first of the 2026 regular season.
| At Bats | Hits | Runs | RBI | Stolen Bases | Strikeouts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
MINNEAPOLIS -- When the Rays signed Cedric Mullins to a one-year contract over the winter (with an option for 2027), they were looking for a guy who could get on base, steal bags and play lockdown defense in center field.
It’s been a slow start to Mullins’ Rays career, but on Saturday he showed signs that his fortunes might be turning.
Mullins had two hits, stole two bases and scored two runs as the Rays beat the Twins, 7-1, at Target Field.
“Definitely his best day,” Rays manager Kevin Cash said. “Good day at the plate. Sometimes when you’ve got that speed, you can use it to your advantage.”
Cash has said it was just a matter of time before Mullins would turn it around and start looking like the player the Rays thought they were getting when they signed the 31-year-old veteran, who spent 7 1/2 seasons with the Orioles before a midseason trade to the Mets last year.
| Stat | Performance |
|---|---|
| Opponent | at Minnesota Twins |
| Decision | Win (2–0) |
| Innings Pitched | 6.0 |
| Hits Allowed | 2 |
| Earned Runs | 1 |
| Strikeouts | 8 |
| Walks | 2 |
| Pitch Count | 97 (58 strikes) |