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Minnesota Twins defeat Los Angeles Angels 3-0
The Minnesota Twins defeated the Los Angeles Angels 3-0 on Friday night at Angel Stadium, evening the four-game series at one win apiece. Rookie pitcher Connor Prielipp delivered a standout performance, allowing only two hits over seven scoreless innings and recording eight strikeouts.
Offensively, the Twins took an early 2-0 lead in the first inning following a sacrifice fly by Ryan Jeffers and an RBI single by Josh Bell. Rookie Walker Jenkins extended the lead to 3-0 in the seventh inning with a solo home run, marking his third home run in his first 52 at-bats.
Relievers Tommy Nance and Travis Adams secured the victory, with Adams earning his third save of the season. The Angels, who previously won the series opener in a 10th-inning walk-off, were held scoreless despite loading the bases in the eighth inning. The series continues with Joe Ryan scheduled to start for the Twins against Reid Detmers for the Angels.
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Angel Stadium · Angel Stadium of Anaheim · Connor Prielipp · Grayson Rodriguez · Los Angeles Angels · Mike Trout · Minnesota Twins · Taj Bradley · Walbert Ureña · Walker Jenkins