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Drew Gilbert leads Giants past Twins 5-2 to snap losing streak

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 4:38 AM

Last updated Sep 22, 2026

Drew Gilbert leads Giants past Twins 5-2 to snap losing streak

Summary

Drew Gilbert's performance propelled the San Francisco Giants to a 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on September 21. Gilbert hit a two-run single and his 11th home run of the season, while Brett Harris contributed with two runs from a single in the first inning. Giants pitcher Blade Tidwell exited the game after experiencing elbow discomfort. The win ended a three-game losing streak for San Francisco, which now prepares for a series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Minnesota's Brooks Lee and Emmanuel Rodríguez each contributed home runs in the contest.

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By the Numbers

•Giants snap a three-game losing streak.
•Drew Gilbert hits a home run and two-run single.
•Brett Harris adds two runs in the first inning.
•Blade Tidwell leaves the game due to elbow discomfort.
•Twins' Brooks Lee and Emmanuel Rodríguez hit home runs.

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4:38 AMYahoo Sports — Drew Gilbert's homer and 2-run single lead Giants past Twins 5-2 to end 3-game losing streak

What they're saying

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Drew Gilbert homered and hit a two-run single, leading the San Francisco Giants past the Minnesota Twins 5-2 on Monday night to snap a three-game losing streak. Brett Harris singled in a pair of runs for San Francisco in the first inning and Gilbert did the same in the second before leading off the fifth with his 11th homer. Brooks Lee homered to begin the fourth against Giants starter Blade Tidwell, who exited after one more batter because of elbow discomfort.
— Yahoo Sportsby JANIE McCAULEY

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