Giants defeat Twins, but Blade Tidwell exits with injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 5:35 AM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
The San Francisco Giants won against the Minnesota Twins 5-2 at Oracle Park on September 21, 2026, despite a makeshift lineup. Blade Tidwell left the game in the fourth inning due to apparent arm discomfort after pitching three innings. Drew Gilbert led the Giants' offense with a two-run single and a home run. Tristan Beck, called up from the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats, finished with 2⅔ scoreless innings in relief. The Giants have already set a franchise record for players used in a season, now totaling 70, reflecting significant injuries to key players.
- •Giants improve to 5-2 over the Twins in 2026.
- •Drew Gilbert hit a two-run single and a solo home run.
- •Tristan Beck replaced Tidwell and retired all eight batters faced.
- •Giants have set a franchise record with 70 players used this season.
- •Blade Tidwell's status is uncertain for future games.
- 5:35 AMYahoo Sports — Giants pick up victory over Twins, but Blade Tidwell's exit may be cause for concern
"The Giants, despite sporting a makeshift lineup, beat the Minnesota Twins on Monday. But they also endured a loss, with pitcher Blade Tidwell exiting with an apparent injury.
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