Twins defeat Athletics 9-6 in series opener; injury updates on Langeliers, De Vries
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 5:27 AM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
The Minnesota Twins secured a 9-6 victory over the Oakland Athletics in the series opener on August 24, 2026. The Twins took an early lead with a double from Josh Bell, and the Athletics attempted a late rally but fell short. This loss marked Oakland's ninth in their last eleven home series openers as they maintain the worst MLB record since mid-June. Injury updates indicate that Shea Langeliers is in the early stages of recovery from knee surgery but is not expected to return soon, while top prospect Leo De Vries is sidelined for four weeks with a shoulder injury, likely ending his season.
- •Twins take early lead, never trail in game
- •Oakland drops to 2-9 in home series openers
- •Shea Langeliers recovering from knee surgery
- •Leo De Vries out for four weeks with shoulder injury
- •A's record is 15-45 since June 16, 2026
- 5:27 AMYahoo Sports — A's Notes: Twins Take Opener; Langeliers, De Vries Injury Updates
"The A's continued an odd season of losing the first game of a series at home with a loss to the Twins. Shea Langeliers remains in the early recovery stages, while top prospect Leo De Vries may be out for the season.
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