Aug 20, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers (23) hits a two run home run in the tenth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images / Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

The Twins have a 1-5 record on their current homestand against Detroit and the A’s, one of two teams with a worse record in the American League.

After taking the series opener in Minnesota last night the A’s will try to make it two in a row over the Twins, looking to both inch closer to 60 wins while burying the Twins’ dwindling playoff chances.

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The Twins, meanwhile, hold a 58-68 record and are aiming to snap a two-game skid. It’s been a tough stretch for Minnesota, who has dropped seven of their last 10 games. On the mound, the A’s will send Jack Perkins to start, while the Twins counter with José Ureña.

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The Twins kept the pressure on with aggressive baserunning from their younger players, but an inability to come up with hits with runners in scoring position continues to plague the team.

The A’s built a big lead with a three-run fourth inning, and the Twins couldn’t rally despite home runs from Brooks Lee and Ryan Jeffers.

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