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Twins face Athletics in series clinching opportunity

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 12:05 AM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Twins face Athletics in series clinching opportunity
Summary

The Minnesota Twins are set to take on the Oakland Athletics in Sacramento tonight at 8:40 PM CDT. Starting for the Twins is Taj Bradley, who will face Athletics rookie Gage Jump. This match is game two of the series, and the Twins have the chance to clinch a series win. The Twins' lineup features several right-handed batters, which may pose a challenge for the left-handed Jump.

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Status Watch
  • •Twins aim for series win against Athletics tonight.
  • •Taj Bradley starts for the Twins; Gage Jump for the Athletics.
  • •First pitch scheduled for 8:40 PM CDT in Sacramento.
  • •Twins have a mostly right-handed lineup against Jump.
Latest Updates
  • 12:05 AMYahoo Sports — Game #134: Twins at Athletics Game Thread
  • 12:05 AMYahoo Sports — Game 134: Minnesota Twins at Athletics
  • 12:40 AMYahoo Sports — Game 133: Twins at Athletics
What they're saying
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The Twins can clinch a series win tonight against the A’s.

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Minnesota can’t sweep, but they can still win the series.

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