Twins struggle in 7-4 loss to Athletics amid Morris's pitching woes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 3:43 AM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
On August 26, the Minnesota Twins lost to the Oakland Athletics 7-4. The Twins initially took a lead with early home runs but faltered in the sixth inning when pitcher Andrew Morris struggled, leading to a collapse in the game. This marked Morris's third underwhelming outing in his last five games, raising concerns about the team's playoff aspirations. The Twins will look to regroup ahead of their next match.
- •Twins lead early with three home runs.
- •Andrew Morris struggles in the sixth inning.
- •Twins have lost three of their last five games.
- •The team is feeling pressure as playoff hopes dwindle.
- •Next game scheduled for August 28.
- 3:43 AMYahoo Sports — Athletics 7, Minnesota Twins 4: Morris meltdown
"For the second straight Wednesday & third time in his last five outings, a rotten Andrew Morris inning costs the Twins.
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