Padres tally six runs in victory over Twins in San Diego

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 4:50 AM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

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The San Diego Padres secured a 6-2 win against the Minnesota Twins on August 21. Starter Connor Prielipp struggled, allowing six runs including a four-run fifth inning. Ty France homered for San Diego while Kody Clemens provided a brief rally for the Twins with a two-run triple. Randy Vásquez dominated on the mound for the Padres, surrendering just two hits in seven innings. Both teams will face off again on August 22 with Dean Kremer starting for the Twins against Casey Mize for the Padres.

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  • Padres win 6-2 against Twins in San Diego.
  • Connor Prielipp allows six runs, struggles in the fifth inning.
  • Randy Vásquez pitches seven strong innings for San Diego.
  • Kody Clemens hits a two-run triple for the Twins.
  • Teams meet again on August 22 with Dean Kremer starting for Minnesota.
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  • 4:50 AMYahoo SportsConnor Prielipp gives up six, bats quieted in loss to San Diego
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Final Padres 6, Twins 2 Starting pitcher performance SAN DIEGO — The fifth-inning rally that spelled the beginning of the Twins’ demise on Friday night started innocently, with Austin Hays sending a softly-hit ground ball to wardsBrooks Lee at third for an infield single. After retiring a batter, Connor Prielipp walked Jake Cronenworth on six pitches, and from there, the Padres were off. “I ...

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