Angels edge Twins 4-3 in series opener on July 11

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Last updated Jul 11, 2026

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The Los Angeles Angels defeated the Minnesota Twins 4-3 in the series opener on July 11. Starting pitcher Zebby Matthews allowed four runs over six innings, struggling with consecutive two-run innings in the fourth and fifth. The Twins initially took the lead in the first inning but later closed the gap with two runs in the sixth. In a tense final inning, the Twins had an opportunity to tie but fell short as Kody Clemens lined out to end the game. The two teams continue their series on July 12 with Joe Ryan scheduled to pitch for the Twins.

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  • Angels score four runs in two consecutive innings
  • Twins take early lead with two first-inning runs
  • Twins score twice in the sixth to pull within a run
  • Final inning features missed opportunity for the Twins
  • Joe Ryan set to pitch for Twins in next game on July 12
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Final Angels 4, Twins 3 Starting pitcher performance Zebby Matthews was touched for four runs in his six-inning start, giving up a pair in both the fourth and fifth innings after three scoreless innings to begin the game. Matthews allowed a leadoff home run to Vaughn Grissom in the fourth followed by a double to Jorge Soler, who later came around to score on a balk. An inning later, the Angels ...

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