Game result and context
Minnesota Twins defeat Los Angeles Angels 8-0 in 2026 regular season matchup
The Minnesota Twins secured an 8-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on September 20, 2026. Alan Roden led the offense with four RBIs, including a three-run home run, while Dean Kremer earned the win with six scoreless innings.
Final result
The Minnesota Twins defeated the Los Angeles Angels with a final score of 8-0. The game concluded after nine innings of play.
With this result, the Minnesota Twins move to a record of 73-83, while the Los Angeles Angels fall to 60-96.
How the game changed
The Twins broke a scoreless tie in the third inning, scoring two runs to take an early lead. They added a single run in the fifth inning to extend their advantage to 3-0.
The game remained competitive until the sixth and seventh innings, when Minnesota added two and three runs respectively to pull away. The seventh-inning rally was highlighted by a three-run home run from Alan Roden, which effectively put the game out of reach for the Angels.
Key performances
Alan Roden paced the Twins' offense, finishing the day with three hits in five at-bats, four RBIs, and one home run. Josh Bell also contributed significantly, recording three hits and two RBIs in four at-bats. Brooks Lee added three hits and scored three runs.
On the mound, Dean Kremer earned the win for Minnesota, pitching 6.0 scoreless innings and striking out eight batters. Bailey Ober provided relief, pitching 3.0 innings with three strikeouts to earn his first save of the season.
For the Angels, Ryan Johnson took the loss, allowing three earned runs over 4.2 innings while striking out six.
Season and playoff context
This game was part of the 2026 regular season. Neither team is currently in playoff contention. This matchup represented the fourth game of a four-game series.