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