Twins prevail over Athletics 11-8 as Jeffers, Prielipp excel
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 9:50 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
The Minnesota Twins defeated the Oakland Athletics 11-8 in Minneapolis on July 26. Ryan Jeffers contributed three RBIs, while Connor Prielipp returned from the injured list, pitching 5 2/3 innings and allowing only one run. The Twins took an early lead, scoring six runs in the first two innings and extending their advantage to 8-3 by the sixth. Prielipp improved his record to 3-5. The Athletics' Jeffrey Springs left the game due to an apparent injury after just 1 1/3 innings, and Nick Kurtz hit a three-run homer in the sixth inning for Oakland. The Twins will next face Kansas City, while the Athletics will start a series against Boston.
- •Ryan Jeffers goes 3 for 5 with three RBIs for the Twins.
- •Connor Prielipp allows one run in his return from the injured list.
- •Twins score six runs in the first two innings.
- •Athletics' Jeffrey Springs exits early due to injury.
- •Twins next face Kansas City; Athletics play Boston.
- 9:50 PMYahoo Sports — Jeffers drives in 3 runs and Prielipp wins in return from IL as Twins beat Athletics 11-8
"Ryan Jeffers went 3 for 5 with three RBIs, Connor Prielipp threw 5 2/3 innings of one-run ball in his return from the injured list and the Minnesota Twins beat the Athletics 11-8 on Sunday in the rubber match of a three-game series. Kody Clemens was 3 for 5 with two triples and an RBI, and Ryan Kreidler doubled three times and drove in a run for the Twins. Prielipp (3-5), who had been sidelined by a blister on his middle finger, allowed two hits and one walk while striking out five.
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