Ryan Jeffers and Walker Jenkins power Twins to 11-1 victory over Tigers
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Last updated Sep 1, 2026
The Minnesota Twins defeated the Detroit Tigers 11-1 on Monday night behind a strong offensive showing. Ryan Jeffers hit two home runs in the victory, while rookie Walker Jenkins recorded the first home run of his major league career. Twins starter Taj Bradley earned the win, striking out nine batters over seven innings of work while allowing one run on four hits. The Twins built an early lead with a sacrifice fly and a home run from Kody Clemens before scoring three runs in both the fifth and sixth innings. Hao-Yu Lee provided the only offense for Detroit with a solo home run in the seventh inning. The two teams are scheduled to continue their three-game series on Tuesday when Troy Melton faces Connor Prielipp.
- •Ryan Jeffers hit two home runs and Taj Bradley struck out nine hitters.
- •Walker Jenkins recorded his first career MLB home run during the eighth inning.
- •The Minnesota Twins defeated the Detroit Tigers by a final score of 11-1.
- •Troy Melton and Connor Prielipp are the scheduled starting pitchers for Tuesday's matchup.
- 2:36 AMYahoo Sports — Ryan Jeffers homers twice as Twins wallop Tigers
- 2:22 AMYahoo Sports — Ryan Jeffers hits 2 HRs, Walker Jenkins has 1st MLB HR as Twins defeat Tigers 11-1
"Ryan Jeffers had two homers, Walker Jenkins went deep for the first time in his major league career, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 11-1 on Monday night. Taj Bradley (10-6) struck out nine in seven innings, his seventh outing with at least nine strikeouts. Jenkins, the Twins' fifth overall selection in the 2023 draft, had a two-run homer in the eighth off of position player Zach McKinstry for his first big-league knock.
"Final Twins 11, Tigers 1 Starting pitcher performance Sunday, starter Zebby Matthews put the Twins on his back, taking a perfect game into the sixth inning and a shutout into the ninth as he helped the team snap its four-game losing streak. Monday, Taj Bradley did the same. Bradley started his night by striking out a pair of batters in the first inning and finished it by striking out the final ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 2:36 AMRyan Jeffers homers twice as Twins wallop Tigers
Final Twins 11, Tigers 1 Starting pitcher performance Sunday, starter Zebby Matthews put the Twins on his back, taking a perfect game into the sixth inning and a shutout into the ninth as he helped the team snap its four-game losing streak. Monday, Taj Bradley did the same. Bradley started his night by striking out a pair of batters in the first inning and finished it by striking out the final ...
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 2:22 AMRyan Jeffers hits 2 HRs, Walker Jenkins has 1st MLB HR as Twins defeat Tigers 11-1
Ryan Jeffers had two homers, Walker Jenkins went deep for the first time in his major league career, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 11-1 on Monday night. Taj Bradley (10-6) struck out nine in seven innings, his seventh outing with at least nine strikeouts. Jenkins, the Twins' fifth overall selection in the 2023 draft, had a two-run homer in the eighth off of position player Zach McKinstry for his first big-league knock.
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