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.
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- 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.
"Josh Bell, Kody Clemens and Luke Keaschall all homered and Taj Bradley struck out 11 as the Twins took the rubber match from the Astros on Wednesday night.
"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, 6:18 AMMinnesota Twins Launch Three Home Runs in Win Over Astros
Josh Bell, Kody Clemens and Luke Keaschall all homered and Taj Bradley struck out 11 as the Twins took the rubber match from the Astros on Wednesday night.
- 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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