Twins pitching shuffle: Joe Ryan scratched with arm fatigue, pushing his start to KC next week; Connor Prielipp activated from IL to take Sunday’s spot after finger blister cleared. Mike Paredes sidelined with oblique strain, replaced by Kendry Rojas, who pitched scoreless through four innings in a win. Cole Sands returns from forearm issues, while Jack Anderson is optioned to Triple-A after limited innings. Rotation juggling continues, but Sands’ return offers a boost as Twins wrap up their A’s series today with Jeffrey Springs on the mound at 1:10 PM.

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Twins rookie Connor Prielipp is set to make his first start Sunday against the Athletics after recovering from a finger blister, stepping in for injured rookie Mike Paredes. The team is juggling injuries across the rotation — Joe Ryan’s start was pushed back due to arm fatigue, while key arms like Pablo López, Mick Abel, and David Festa are sidelined for the season. In the bullpen, Cole Sands returns from forearm rehab, while Jack Anderson is sent down to Triple-A to make room. With pitching depth stretched thin, the Twins are digging deep into their roster to keep the rotation afloat.

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The Athletics fell 2-0 to the Twins in a tight, shutout battle, but manager Mark Kotsay praised his pitching staff for holding the opposition to just two runs over recent games. A late-inning opportunity in the eighth—thanks to a Twins error—went unrealized with runners on second and third and no outs, sealing the loss. The team also showcased resilience with an unexpected relief pitcher stepping in after a starter exited minutes before game time, delivering sharp, effective innings. Despite the tough result, Kotsay emphasized player health and process over outcomes, highlighting the need to build offense around the team’s emerging pitching strength.

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Twins bullpen gets a major boost as lefty Connor Prielipp and righty Cole Sands return from injury, both pitching impressively in rehab outings. Prielipp, recovering from a finger blister, tossed three scoreless innings without a hit, while Sands, back from a forearm strain, threw seven shutout innings across two rehab stints. To make room, Jack Anderson was sent down to Triple-A, and Mike Paredes is now sidelined with an oblique strain — just before his start.

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Twins shut down the A’s 2-0 in a pitching masterclass, flipping the script after a loss the night before. Kendrys Rojas dazzled in his surprise start, tossing four shutout innings, while the bullpen—four deep—locked down the A’s with precision. The only runs came on a two-run single off A’s pitcher Mason Barnett, who gave up the lone offensive threat after a walk and double. Minnesota’s staff held the A’s to just three hits and zero runs, proving depth and talent can win when called upon. The series is now even, and the Twins aim to clinch the rubber match today—a critical win that could reshape their playoff hopes ahead of the trade deadline.

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The Athletics fell flat in game two, dropping a 2-0 loss to the Twins as their offense went ice cold—zero for eight with runners in scoring position and seven stranded. Kendry Rojas and Brady Basso held the Twins scoreless through five, but Mason Barnett’s shaky sixth—two runs on a single by Alan Roden—gave Minnesota the lead they never relinquished. A late rally fizzled in the eighth, leaving the A’s with a 1-1 series tie and a must-win tomorrow to salvage the series.

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Saturday’s game at the ballpark turned into a Ryan-fueled frenzy as fans chanted the name of Ryan Kreidler, whose double and stolen base ignited the crowd — all part of “Ryan Day,” where Ryans already smashed a roller coaster record at the Mall of America. The real hero? Alan Roden, who delivered a game-winning single in the sixth to score Josh Bell and Royce Lewis, sealing a 2-0 win over the Athletics. Meanwhile, Joe Ryan sits out with arm fatigue, likely from the All-Star Game, while Kendry Rojas stepped in for the injured Mike Paredes, pitching four strong innings with five strikeouts. Also, Marco Raya has been sent down to Triple-A after recovering from a shoulder issue, aiming to regain form with the Saints.

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The Minnesota Twins snapped a 14-inning scoreless streak with a 2-0 win over the Oakland Athletics, thanks to Alan Roden’s clutch two-run single in the sixth. Kendry Rojas stepped in unexpectedly after Mike Paredes’ injury, pitching four strong innings with five strikeouts. Taylor Rogers and Yoendrys Gómez closed it out for the win, while Mason Barnett took the loss for Oakland. Nick Kurtz returned but struggled, striking out four times, and Andrew Morris delivered a key save in the eighth by striking out Kurtz and Soderstrom. With Jeffrey Springs on deck for the A’s and Connor Prielipp poised to return for the Twins, momentum is building — and the Twins are finally scoring again.

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