Twins Fall to Athletics Amidst Historic Innings and Injury Concerns
The Minnesota Twins lost to the Athletics 4-2, despite pitcher Taj Bradley achieving the first immaculate inning in Twins history. The game was further marred by an apparent injury to star player Byron Buxton, who left in the seventh inning…
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, August 25, 2026 —
The Minnesota Twins suffered a 4-2 loss to the Athletics, a defeat overshadowed by a significant pitching milestone and a potential injury to a key player. Despite the outcome, pitcher Taj Bradley etched his name in the team’s record books by throwing the first immaculate inning in Twins history.
An immaculate inning occurs when a pitcher strikes out all three batters faced in an inning on the minimum number of pitches, which is nine. Bradley achieved this feat, marking a rare and celebrated moment for the Twins organization, though it did not translate into a win for the team.
Adding to the night’s concerns, star player Byron Buxton exited the game in the seventh inning. The departure followed an apparent injury sustained while pursuing a hit. The extent of Buxton’s injury was not immediately specified.
The loss to the Athletics highlights a challenging game for the Twins, who were unable to secure the victory despite the individual accomplishment on the mound and the ongoing contributions expected from Buxton.
Story summarized from the original created by Chris Long on kstp.com, see more information here.
