Athletics open series against Twins after recent struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 10:43 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
The Athletics face the Twins in Minneapolis for a three-game series starting July 25. Both teams are looking to improve their standings, with the Twins sitting 4.5 games back in the AL Central and 2.5 games from a Wild Card spot. Left-hander Jacob Lopez starts for the Athletics, aiming to build on a recent successful outing. He will be opposed by Zebby Matthews, who is struggling this season. The Athletics made a roster change in their bullpen, replacing Yunior Tur with Luis Morales, who is seeking to regain form after disappointing performances.
- •Athletics enter the game 43-60 after losing two of three to the Diamondbacks.
- •Twins have a 51-53 record, trailing in the playoff race.
- •Jacob Lopez has a 4-4 record and 6.64 ERA this season.
- •Zebby Matthews aims to improve from his rough outing against the Cubs.
- •Luis Morales replaces Yunior Tur in the Athletics' bullpen.
- 4:38 PMYahoo Sports — Game #105: Athletics at Twins Game Thread
- 10:43 PMYahoo Sports — Game #103, Athletics at Twins Game Thread
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 4:38 PMGame #105: Athletics at Twins Game Thread
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- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 10:43 PMGame #103, Athletics at Twins Game Thread
Series Opener in Minneapolis
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