Kaelen Culpepper hits home run for Twins in MLB debut against Brewers
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 4:16 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Kaelen Culpepper made an impressive debut for the Minnesota Twins on August 8, 2026, hitting a 390-foot home run against the Milwaukee Brewers. This shot occurred in the top of the fourth inning, marking his first official hit in Major League Baseball. Culpepper's contribution proved pivotal, helping the Twins narrow their deficit and positioning them for a potential comeback. The Twins recently promoted the No. 29-ranked prospect as they aim for a playoff berth.
- •Kaelen Culpepper debuted for the Twins on August 8, 2026.
- •He launched a home run off Brewers pitcher Shane Drohan.
- •This was Culpepper's first hit in MLB.
- •The home run helped the Twins close the gap in the game.
- 5:11 AMESPN MLB — Twins shortstop Culpepper hits HR in MLB debut
- 1:51 AMYahoo Sports — Twins’ Kaelen Culpepper makes first MLB hit count with home run vs. Brewers
"Kaelen Culpepper arrived in the big leagues eager to show he could make a major contribution to the Minnesota Twins' push for a playoff berth.
"Twins shortstop Kaelen Culpepper is already injecting new life into the ballclub, as he debuts in grand fashion vs. Brewers
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External links- ESPN MLBAug 8, 2026, 5:11 AMTwins shortstop Culpepper hits HR in MLB debut
Kaelen Culpepper arrived in the big leagues eager to show he could make a major contribution to the Minnesota Twins' push for a playoff berth.
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 1:51 AMTwins’ Kaelen Culpepper makes first MLB hit count with home run vs. Brewers
Twins shortstop Kaelen Culpepper is already injecting new life into the ballclub, as he debuts in grand fashion vs. Brewers
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