Roden’s Late Single Lifts Twins Over Athletics in Low-Scoring Affair
In a baseball game in Minneapolis, the Minnesota Twins defeated the Oakland Athletics 2-0. The Twins' victory was secured by a two-run single from Alan Roden in the sixth inning, breaking a long scoreless streak. Left-hander Kendry Rojas made a…
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, July 25, 2026 —
The Minnesota Twins secured a 2-0 victory over the Oakland Athletics in Minneapolis on Thursday, with a pivotal two-run single in the sixth inning proving to be the decisive play.
The game remained scoreless until Alan Roden stepped up in the sixth inning and delivered a single that drove in two runs, breaking a prolonged scoreless streak for the Twins and ultimately sealing the win.
On the pitching front, left-hander Kendry Rojas made a notable emergency start for the Twins. Rojas pitched four solid innings, providing a strong performance in a starting role he was not initially slated for.
Further details regarding the specific date of the game, the full pitching performances of both teams beyond Rojas, and the overall game statistics were not provided in the summary.
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