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Oakland Athletics and Minnesota Twins split three-game series
The Oakland Athletics and Minnesota Twins played a three-game series at Sutter Health Park in late August 2026. On Monday, the Twins won 9-6 behind Zebby Matthews’ seven-inning performance and three RBIs from Josh Bell.
On Tuesday, the Athletics evened the series with a 4-2 victory. Athletics pitcher Gage Jump recorded nine strikeouts over six and one-third innings, including a strong performance that helped secure the win. During the game, Twins pitcher Taj Bradley achieved the first immaculate inning in franchise history by striking out the side on nine consecutive pitches in the fifth inning.
The Tuesday matchup also saw Minnesota's Byron Buxton exit the game with an undisclosed injury after attempting to track a ball in the gap. The injury, which involved his hip, comes amid concerns regarding his availability for the remainder of the season as the Twins compete for a wild-card spot.
Entities
Athletics · Byron Buxton · Gage Jump · Jeffrey Springs · Josh Bell · Minnesota Twins · Oakland Athletics · Sutter Health Park · Taj Bradley · Zebby Matthews
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Gage Jump earned the win. sportsradioservice.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Athletics defeated the Minnesota Twins 4-2. sportsradioservice.com · www.twinkietown.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Byron Buxton left the game due to a hip injury. www.twinkietown.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Donovan Walton hit an RBI single. www.twinkietown.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Tommy White hit an RBI double. www.twinkietown.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Taj Bradley recorded the first immaculate inning in Twins history. www.twinkietown.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Gage Jump struck out nine batters. sportsradioservice.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Carlos Cortes hit a two-run home run. www.twinkietown.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com