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Bradley hits 200 strikeouts as Twins edge Giants 3-2

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 4:39 AM

Last updated Sep 23, 2026

Bradley hits 200 strikeouts as Twins edge Giants 3-2

Summary

Taj Bradley pitched six strong innings, allowing one run on three hits, as the Minnesota Twins secured a 3-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants on September 22, 2026. Bradley struck out Drew Gilbert in the first inning for his 200th strikeout of the season, finishing with six strikeouts on the night. The Giants took an early lead with a safety squeeze by Drew Cavanaugh in the second before the Twins tied it in the sixth and added another run in the seventh. Jeff Hoffman secured the win by striking out Victor Bericoto with two runners on base in the ninth. The Twins and Giants conclude their three-game series on September 23.

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By the Numbers

•Taj Bradley struck out 200th batter of the season during the game.
•Twins scored twice in the sixth to take the lead.
•Walker Jenkins hit a home run in the seventh for Minnesota.
•Jeff Hoffman earned his sixth save of the season.
•Final game of the series is scheduled for September 23.

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4:39 AMYahoo Sports — Bradley passes 200 strikeouts, pitches Twins to 3-2 win over Giants

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Minnesota’s Taj Bradley held the Giants to a run on three hits in six innings and the Twins knocked off San Francisco 3-2 on Tuesday night. Bradley (12-6) struck out Drew Gilbert leading off the first for his 200th strikeout of the season. San Francisco scored a run in the ninth and had men at first and second with two outs before Jeff Hoffman struck out Victor Bericoto swinging on a 3-2 slider to earn his sixth save.
— Yahoo Sportsby STEVE KRONER

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