Game result and context
Minnesota Twins defeat San Francisco Giants 3-2 in 2026 regular season matchup
The Minnesota Twins defeated the San Francisco Giants 3-2 on Monday, September 22, 2026. The Twins moved to 74-84 on the season, while the Giants fell to 65-93. The game was decided by a two-run sixth inning for Minnesota and a solo home run by Walker Jenkins in the seventh.
Final result
The Minnesota Twins defeated the San Francisco Giants with a final score of 3-2. The game concluded after nine innings of play.
How the game changed
The Giants took an early lead in the second inning, but the Twins responded in the sixth inning by scoring two runs to take the lead. Walker Jenkins extended the Minnesota advantage with a solo home run in the top of the seventh inning. Although the Giants managed to score one run in the bottom of the ninth, they were unable to overcome the deficit.
Key performances
Taj Bradley earned the win for the Twins, pitching 6.0 innings and striking out six batters while allowing only one earned run. Walker Jenkins provided the power for Minnesota, finishing 1-for-4 with a home run and one RBI. Brooks Lee contributed two hits and one RBI for the Twins, and Luke Keaschall added one hit and one RBI. For the Giants, Anthony Molina took the loss, pitching 6.0 innings with six strikeouts and two earned runs allowed. Drew Cavanaugh recorded one RBI for San Francisco.
Season and playoff context
Following the game, the Minnesota Twins hold a record of 74-84, placing them third in their division. They are 8.5 games back in the division and 7.5 games back in the wild-card race, with an elimination number of E. The San Francisco Giants hold a 65-93 record, placing them fourth in their division. They are 32.5 games back in the division and 22.5 games back in the wild-card race, also with an elimination number of E. This game was the second of a three-game regular season series.