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Ty France drives in three runs as Padres top Twins 6-2

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Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Ty France drives in three runs as Padres top Twins 6-2

Summary

Ty France homered and had three RBIs as the San Diego Padres defeated the Minnesota Twins 6-2 on Friday night. The victory in the first game of a three-game series helped the Padres maintain their lead in the National League wild-card race. Randy Vásquez pitched seven strong innings, allowing two runs on just two hits. The Twins, who recently swept the Atlanta Braves, fell behind the Texas Rangers in the American League wild-card standings. The two teams will continue their series on Saturday night with Dean Kremer and Casey Mize scheduled to start.

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By the Numbers

•Ty France hit a two-run homer in the first inning.
•Randy Vásquez threw seven innings, allowing two runs.
•Padres scored three runs in the fifth inning.
•Twins dropped to one game behind Texas for the wild card.
•Game two of the series is set for Saturday night.

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3:59 AMYahoo Sports — France homers, drives in 3 runs as Padres beat Twins 6-2

What they're saying

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Ty France homered and drove in three runs and Randy Vásquez and two relievers combined on a two-hitter as the San Diego Padres beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2 Friday night in the opener of a three-game series between teams fighting for wild-card berths. The Padres held onto the National League's third wild card while the Twins dropped one game behind Texas in the race for the American League's third wild card.
— Yahoo Sportsby BERNIE WILSON

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