Taj Bradley worked 6 innings in Minnesota Twins' 5-1 win
Kody Clemens homered, while Taj Bradley worked 6 innings in the Minnesota Twins' win over the Kansas City Royals.
By Gamebook Baseball Desk
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On April 2, 2026, the Minnesota Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 5-1. Taj Bradley worked 6 innings, allowing 0 runs on 100 pitches, and Kody Clemens homered.
Scoring and standings
The Minnesota Twins put runs on the board in 3 of their 9 innings at bat. The biggest was a 3-run 9th. The staff worked 9 innings and kept the Kansas City Royals scoreless in 8 of them. The Minnesota Twins finished with 5 runs and a 4-run margin.
In the top of the 2nd, the Minnesota Twins moved ahead to stay on a strikeout, 1-0.
Through April 2, 2026, the Minnesota Twins stood 2-4, 3rd in the division and 1.5 games back.
Contributions at the plate
Kody Clemens collected 2 hits across 3 at-bats with 2 runs, 1 home run, 1 RBI, and 1 walk. Josh Bell went 1-for-3 with 2 runs, 1 home run, 1 RBI, and 1 walk. Matt Wallner finished 1-for-4 with 1 run, 1 home run, and 1 RBI.
Luke Keaschall went 2-for-4. Byron Buxton finished 0-for-3 with 1 RBI. Royce Lewis had 1 hit in 4 at-bats with 1 double. The Minnesota Twins got 8 hits from 6 batters. They also drew 3 walks. 4 hits went for extra bases.
Pitchers' work
Over 6 innings, Taj Bradley used 100 pitches, allowing 5 hits and 0 runs, walking 1 and striking out 3. Across 9 innings, the Minnesota Twins' staff threw 143 pitches, allowed 7 hits and 1 run, issued 2 walks, and recorded 6 strikeouts.
Official sources
Team facts, standings, and players reflect the reporting date.