Athletics and Twins begin three-game series in Minnesota

The Oakland Athletics face the Minnesota Twins for a weekend series starting tonight in Minneapolis. The Athletics, with a record of 43-59, are struggling and likely to consider trades as their playoff hopes diminish. The Twins hold a 51-53 record and remain in playoff contention, though they might also weigh trade options if results do not improve. Jacob Lopez is set to start for the A's, while Zebby Matthews takes the mound for the Twins. The series wraps up Sunday with a pitching matchup between Jeffrey Springs and Joe Ryan.

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