Taj Bradley throws first immaculate inning in Twins history

Taj Bradley achieved the first immaculate inning in Minnesota Twins history during a game against the Oakland Athletics on August 26, 2026. In the bottom of the fifth inning, he struck out Carlos Cortes, Brian Serven, and Henry Bolte on nine pitches. Despite this feat, Bradley's performance included four runs allowed, contributing to a 4-2 defeat for the Twins. He recorded 11 strikeouts over 6 2/3 innings but faced limited run support, leading to the team's fourth loss in five games. Bradley has a season record of 9-6 with a 3.97 ERA and 169 strikeouts, which is a career high.

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