Game result and context
Minnesota Twins defeat Athletics 9-6 in 2026 regular season matchup
The Minnesota Twins improved to 64-68 on the season by defeating the Athletics, who fell to 51-81. Zebby Matthews earned the win, pitching seven innings and striking out seven batters.
Final result
The Minnesota Twins defeated the Athletics with a final score of 9-6 on August 24, 2026. The Twins moved their season record to 64-68, while the Athletics dropped to 51-81.
Minnesota scored one run in the first, one in the third, two in the fifth, three in the sixth, and two in the eighth. The Athletics scored one run in the third, one in the eighth, and four in the ninth.
Key performances
Zebby Matthews led the Twins on the mound, throwing 7.0 innings and allowing only one earned run while striking out seven to earn his eighth win of the season. Offensively, Kaelen Culpepper paced the Twins with four hits and one RBI.
Ryan Kreidler contributed a solo home run in the fifth inning, finishing the day with two runs scored. Josh Bell added three RBI, and Kody Clemens drove in two runs on two hits.
For the Athletics, Jeff McNeil recorded three hits and two RBI in five at-bats.
Season and playoff context
This game marked the first contest of a three-game regular season series between the two clubs. The Twins continue their season with a 64-68 record, while the Athletics remain at 51-81. Neither team is currently involved in postseason play.