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Roden's key hit lifts Twins over Athletics in Ryan Day celebration

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 1:58 AM

Last updated Jul 26, 2026

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Summary

On July 25, the Minnesota Twins defeated the Oakland Athletics 2-0 at Target Field. Alan Roden delivered a crucial game-winning single in the sixth inning, scoring Josh Bell and Royce Lewis. The event coincided with a fan celebration dubbed ‘Ryan Day’, honoring players named Ryan. Kendry Rojas stepped in as the starting pitcher, allowing no runs in four innings. The Twins managed six hits against the Athletics' three.

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By the Numbers

•Twins score two runs in the sixth inning to secure the win.
•Roden's hit was pivotal for Minnesota's performance.
•Ryan Kreidler's early double excited fans during Ryan Day.
•Kendry Rojas pitched four scoreless innings for the Twins.
•The game was held at Target Field on July 25.

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Ryan Kreidler’s third inning play on Saturday, a double, then a stolen base, didn’t bring him a run. But for the hundreds in the crowd wearing his name on shirts, flags and signs, it was excuse enough to go haywire. The group was there in honor of “Ryan Day.” The Ryans had already beaten the record for the “most people of the same name to consecutively ride a roller coaster” at the Mall of ...
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