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Roden's 2-RBI single lifts Twins over Athletics, 2-0

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 2:03 AM

Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Roden's 2-RBI single lifts Twins over Athletics, 2-0

Summary

Alan Roden's two-run single ended the Minnesota Twins' 14 2/3 inning scoreless streak as they defeated the Oakland Athletics 2-0 on Saturday night at Target Field. In a strong start after Mike Paredes was scratched due to an injury, left-hander Kendry Rojas allowed one hit and struck out five over four innings. Taylor Rogers contributed with two scoreless innings in relief to earn the win. The Athletics had a chance in the eighth but failed to convert, with designated hitter Nick Kurtz striking out four times in his return from injury. The Twins have not announced a starter for their next game, while Oakland's Jeffrey Springs seeks his first win since April 14.

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By the Numbers

•Alan Roden hit a two-run single in the sixth inning.
•Kendry Rojas struck out five and allowed one hit in four innings.
•Taylor Rogers pitched two scoreless innings to earn the win.
•Nick Kurtz returned from injury but struck out four times.
•Twins have not named a starter for their next game.

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2:03 AMYahoo Sports — Roden's 2-RBI single, and Rojas' strong start on short notice help Twins top Athletics 2-0

What they're saying

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Alan Roden hit a two-run single to snap Minnesota's scoreless streak at 14 2/3 innings and the Twins beat the Athletics 2-0 on Saturday night. The Twins had not scored in 25 of their previous 27 innings before Roden drove in a pair in the bottom of the sixth off A's reliever Mason Barnett. Minnesota was shut out in Friday's series opener and scored in just two innings Thursday in Cleveland.
— Yahoo Sportsby TYLER MASON

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