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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

Twins prevail over Athletics 11-8 as Jeffers, Prielipp excel

Summary

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.

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Status Watch

•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.

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9:50 PMYahoo Sports — Jeffers drives in 3 runs and Prielipp wins in return from IL as Twins beat Athletics 11-8

What they're saying

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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.
— Yahoo Sports

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