Athletics lead Twins 4-2 as offensive struggles continue
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 4:36 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026

The Oakland Athletics took a 4-2 lead against the Minnesota Twins on August 25, 2026, at Sutter Health Park. Carlos Cortes hit a 2-run homer in the second inning. Rookie pitcher Gage Jump threw an immaculate inning, marking a first for the Twins. Minnesota struggled to generate offense, with only four hits through the first six innings. The Twins managed to score two runs late, with Kaelen Culpepper and Victor Caratini contributing, but couldn't complete the comeback. Byron Buxton left the game after aggravating a hip injury.
- •Athletics lead 4-2 after seven innings.
- •Carlos Cortes hit a 2-run homer in the second.
- •Gage Jump recorded an immaculate inning.
- •Byron Buxton left the game due to a hip injury.
- •Twins' playoff chances diminish as Royals win.
- 4:36 AMYahoo Sports — Athletics 4, Twins 2: Bats go cold
"Taj Bradley threw an immaculate inning, and Byron Buxton hurt his hip again, because we can’t have nice things.
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