Alan Roden’s two‑run single powers Twins to 2‑0 win over Athletics

Alan Roden delivered a two‑run single in the sixth inning, ending Minnesota’s 14 2/3‑inning scoreless streak and giving the Twins a 2‑0 victory over the Oakland Athletics on July 25, 2026. Left‑hander Kendry Rojas was pressed into the starting role after scheduled starter Mike Paredes was scratched with an oblique strain; Rojas pitched four hit‑less innings, striking out five. Reliever Taylor Rogers earned the win, and Yoendrys Gómez recorded his 13th save.

The win split the three‑game series, with the Twins later defeating the Athletics 11‑8 on July 26. Ryan Jeffers contributed three RBIs, while Connor Prielipp, returning from a finger blister, threw 5 2/3 innings of one‑run ball. The series also saw several injuries – Paredes, Langeliers (right‑knee meniscus) and others – and sparked trade speculation, notably affecting the valuation of catcher Ryan Jeffers after Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers was sidelined.

The games generated heavy betting interest, with odds favoring the Twins (-145) and total runs set at 10. The Twins’ rotation shuffle, including the postponement of ace Joe Ryan’s start owing to arm fatigue, highlighted the club’s depth as it navigated the late‑season stretch.