Athletics secure series win over Twins with 7-4 finale victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 3:33 AM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026

The Oakland Athletics defeated the Minnesota Twins 7-4 on August 26, 2026, at Sutter Health Park. After trailing 3-0, the A’s rallied with a strong sixth inning where they scored four runs, highlighted by Alika Williams' two-RBI triple. A’s starter J.T. Ginn struggled early, allowing three homers but managed to pitch six innings. The bullpen held on for the win, with Elvis Alvarado earning his fifth save. This victory gives the A's a full-game lead over the Angels in the division, while the Twins are vying for playoff positioning.
- •A’s trail 3-0 before rallying with a four-run sixth inning.
- •J.T. Ginn pitched six innings, allowing four runs.
- •Alika Williams delivered a two-RBI triple in the sixth.
- •Elvis Alvarado secured his fifth save of the season.
- •A's now hold a full-game lead over the Angels.
- 3:33 AMYahoo Sports — A’s Take Series With Finale Win Over Twins 7-4
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