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Minnesota has been playing some of its best baseball of the month, and the Athletics arrive at Target Field having gone just 3-7 over their last ten games. That gap in recent form sets up a compelling test: can Oakland’s offense find enough to compete against a Twins club that just rallied from a four-game losing streak with back-to-back wins over Cleveland, including a 12-inning grind that showcased the depth of their bullpen?

For Minnesota, Brooks Lee has been the offensive engine lately — the shortstop is hitting .248 with 15 home runs and 56 RBI, and he delivered a three-run homer in the Twins’ win over Cleveland. Trevor Larnach (.294, 8 HR, 38 RBI) adds another dangerous bat in the middle of the order.

Oakland counters with Shea Langeliers, who has 23 home runs and 99 hits on the season, and Zack Gelof — though Gelof is currently listed on the injured list with a knee issue. Jacob Wilson (.286, 7 HR, 32 RBI) gives the Athletics a steady presence at the plate, and this lineup has enough pop to make things uncomfortable for any pitching staff on a given night.

Athletics at Minnesota Twins Game Information

Game Date: July 25, 2026
Game Time: 07:10 PM ET
TV Channel: NBC Sports California, Minnesota Twins, and MLB.TV – Minnesota Twins
Location: Target Field, Minneapolis, MN
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Game Preview

Minnesota sits 4.5 games back in the AL Central, making every home game meaningful as the Twins try to close ground. A .500 mark over their last ten games has kept them in the conversation, but the margin for drift is shrinking. Oakland, eight games back and going 3-7 in their last ten, is in a different position — but the Athletics have shown they can beat good teams on the road, carrying a 24-29 record away from home. Minnesota’s 26-26 home mark means Target Field has been no guaranteed advantage, which keeps this matchup genuinely open.

Minnesota Twins Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 51-54
Home Record: 26-26
Away Record: 25-28
Division Record: 16-15
Streak: 1 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .486

Athletics Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 44-59
Home Record: 20-30
Away Record: 24-29
Division Record: 5-11
Streak: 1 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .427

Stat Leaders

Minnesota Twins (51-54, #3 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Gabriel Gonzalez, 0.500
RBI Leader: Josh Bell, 62 RBI
Home Run Leader: Byron Buxton, 25 HR
Runs Leader: Byron Buxton, 57 Runs
Hits Leader: Josh Bell, 92 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Luke Keaschall, 13 SB
ERA Leader: Yoendrys Gómez, 1.84 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Joe Ryan, 131 K
Wins Leader: Taj Bradley, 9 W
Saves Leader: Yoendrys Gómez, 11 SV

Athletics (44-59, #4 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Joshua Kuroda-Grauer, 0.417
RBI Leader: Nick Kurtz, 66 RBI
Home Run Leader: Shea Langeliers, 23 HR
Runs Leader: Nick Kurtz, 61 Runs
Hits Leader: Shea Langeliers, 99 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Henry Bolte, 11 SB
ERA Leader: Hogan Harris, 3.15 ERA
Strikeout Leader: J.T. Ginn, 100 K
Wins Leader: J.T. Ginn, 8 W
Saves Leader: Hogan Harris, 8 SV

What to Watch For

On the mound for Oakland, Jacob López carries a 6.12 ERA and five wins into this start — numbers that suggest Minnesota’s lineup will look to attack early. The Twins have the personnel to do exactly that. Kody Clemens has been one of the more productive bats in this lineup, posting 18 home runs, 48 RBI, and a .239 average, while Ryan Jeffers (.283, 9 HR, 32 RBI) gives Minnesota a reliable threat behind the plate.

For the Athletics, Tyler Soderstrom (.248, 16 HR, 49 RBI) represents the kind of middle-of-the-order presence that can change a game with one swing. Jeff McNeil (.237, 4 HR, 31 RBI) provides contact and consistency, and Carlos Cortes (.270, 7 HR, 25 RBI) has been one of Oakland’s more reliable contributors this season.

Worth noting on the injury front: Nick Kurtz (thumb) and Zack Gelof (knee) are both on the injured list for Oakland, removing two of their most productive run producers from the equation. That absence puts added pressure on the remaining Athletics hitters to generate offense against a Twins pitching staff that, when healthy and deep, has shown it can shut down opposing lineups late in games.

Minnesota Twins Injury Report

Anthony Banda – Lat (D60) – The Minnesota Twins transferred LHP Anthony Banda from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a left lat strain.
Marco Raya – Shoulder (D15) – The Minnesota Twins placed RHP Marco Raya on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder impingement.
Pablo López – Elbow (D60) – The Minnesota Twins placed RHP Pablo Lopez on the 60-day injured list following his successful UCL repair surgery with an internal brace.
Mick Abel – Elbow (D60) – The Minnesota Twins transferred RHP Mick Abel from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.
Cole Sands – Forearm (D15) – The Minnesota Twins placed RHP Cole Sands on the 15-day injured list with a right forearm strain.
Garrett Acton – Shoulder (D60) – The Minnesota Twins transferred RHP Garrett Acton from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to a right shoulder strain.
Connor Prielipp – Finger (D15) – The Minnesota Twins placed LHP Connor Prielipp on the 15-day injured list with a blister on his left middle finger.
David Festa – Shoulder (D60) – The Minnesota Twins transferred RHP David Festa from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to right shoulder impingement, retroactive to March 22.

Athletics Injury Report

Colby Thomas – Wrist (Day-to-Day) – Thomas is not in the lineup for Friday’s (Jul. 24) game against Minnesota.
Mark Leiter Jr. – Hip (D15) – The Athletics placed RHP Mark Leiter on the 15-day injured list due to right hip impingement.
Justin Sterner – Knee (D15) – The Athletics placed RHP Justin Sterner on the 15-day injured list due to right knee chondromalacia.
Gunnar Hoglund – Knee (D60) – The Athletics transferred RHP Gunnar Hoglund from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to a sprained right knee. Hoglund will be sidelined for the rest of the 2026 season after undergoing surgery on his left hip.
Denzel Clarke – Foot (D60) – The Athletics transferred OF Denzel Clarke to the 60-day injured list with a mid-foot bone bruise in his right foot.
J.T. Ginn – Finger (D15) – The Athletics placed RHP J.T. Ginn on the 15-day injured list with right middle finger blister.
Zack Gelof – Knee (D10) – The Athletics placed INF Zack Gelof on the 10-day injured list with a right knee laceration.
Brent Rooker – Knee (D60) – The Athletics placed DH Brent Rooker on the 60-day injured list.
Brooks Kriske – Shoulder (D60) – The Athletics transferred RHP Brooks Kriske to the 60-day injured list with a right shoulder impingement.
Joshua Kuroda-Grauer – Testicle (D10) – The Athletics placed INF Joshua Kuroda-Grauer on the 10-day injured list due to ruptured testicle surgery.
Nick Kurtz – Thumb (D10) – The Athletics placed INF Nick Kurtz on the 10-day injured list due to right thumb capsule sprain.
Luis Severino – Shoulder (D60) – The Athletics transferred RHP Luis Severino to the 60-day injured list with a strained right shoulder.

Minnesota Twins Upcoming 2026 Schedule

July 25, 2026 vs Athletics
July 26, 2026 vs Athletics
July 28, 2026 vs Kansas City Royals
July 29, 2026 vs Kansas City Royals
July 30, 2026 vs Kansas City Royals
July 31, 2026 at Seattle Mariners
August 01, 2026 at Seattle Mariners
August 02, 2026 at Seattle Mariners
August 04, 2026 at Kansas City Royals
August 05, 2026 at Kansas City Royals

Athletics Upcoming 2026 Schedule

July 25, 2026 at Minnesota Twins
July 26, 2026 at Minnesota Twins
July 27, 2026 vs Boston Red Sox
July 28, 2026 vs Boston Red Sox
July 29, 2026 vs Boston Red Sox
July 30, 2026 vs Boston Red Sox
July 31, 2026 vs Detroit Tigers
August 01, 2026 vs Detroit Tigers
August 02, 2026 vs Detroit Tigers
August 04, 2026 at Cincinnati Reds

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