Taj Bradley fans 11 in Twins' 8-3 win over the Astros
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 3:32 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Taj Bradley struck out 11 batters to tie his career high as the Minnesota Twins defeated the Houston Astros 8-3 on July 1. Bradley allowed one run and four hits over five innings, improving his record to 7-3. The Twins hit three home runs, with contributions from Josh Bell, Kody Clemens, and Luke Keaschall. Bell's two-run shot came in the first inning, while Clemens hit a 399-foot homer in the second. Astros second baseman Raynel Delgado left the game with a dislocated right pinky finger. The Twins will face the New York Yankees in a three-game series starting Friday, and the Astros will host the Tampa Bay Rays.
- •Bradley ties his career high with 11 strikeouts.
- •Twins score three home runs in the game.
- •Trevor Larnach goes 3 for 5 with a double and a two-run single.
- •Astros' Delgado leaves due to injury.
- •Twins next play the Yankees on July 4.
- 3:45 AMYahoo Sports — Minnesota Twins 8, Houston Astros 3: Taj and go
- 3:32 AMYahoo Sports — Taj Bradley fans 11 in Twins' 8-3 win over the Astros
"Taj Bradley struck out 11 to tie his career high, Josh Bell, Kody Clemens and Luke Keaschall homered and the Minnesota Twins beat the Houston Astros 8-3 on Wednesday night. Bradley (7-3) allowed a run and four hits and walked four in five innings. After Jose Altuve scored from third base when Isaac Paredes grounded into a double play in the first inning, Bradley recorded 10 consecutive outs by strikeout.
"Bradley strikes out 11, the Twins homer thrice, and the rubber game goes to the Minnesota squad.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 3:45 AMMinnesota Twins 8, Houston Astros 3: Taj and go
Bradley strikes out 11, the Twins homer thrice, and the rubber game goes to the Minnesota squad.
- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 3:32 AMTaj Bradley fans 11 in Twins' 8-3 win over the Astros
Taj Bradley struck out 11 to tie his career high, Josh Bell, Kody Clemens and Luke Keaschall homered and the Minnesota Twins beat the Houston Astros 8-3 on Wednesday night. Bradley (7-3) allowed a run and four hits and walked four in five innings. After Jose Altuve scored from third base when Isaac Paredes grounded into a double play in the first inning, Bradley recorded 10 consecutive outs by strikeout.
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