Twins fall to White Sox as Walker Jenkins impresses in debut
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 3:21 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
The Minnesota Twins suffered a 7-4 loss to the Chicago White Sox on August 28. Dean Kremer allowed five earned runs in just four innings, while the Twins managed to score three early runs but failed to continue the momentum. This loss marks the Twins' sixth in their last seven games, leaving them 7.5 games behind in the AL Central. Despite the defeat, 21-year-old Walker Jenkins made his MLB debut, earning a standing ovation and recording his first hit, which provided a glimmer of hope for fans amid a disappointing season.
- •Twins record falls to 8-16 in August.
- •Jenkins is the No. 5 pick in the 2023 draft.
- •Kremer allowed five earned runs in four innings.
- •Twins capitalized on homers from Lee and Clemens early.
- •Bailey Ober is scheduled to start Saturday's game.
- 3:21 PMYahoo Sports — Twins lose again, but Walker Jenkins provides hope in strong debut
"Jenkins is the kind of prospect the Twins can build around as they head into the future.
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