The Athletics defeated the Minnesota Twins 8-3 at Target Field on August 21, 2025. The win improved the Athletics’ record to 58-70, while the Twins fell to 58-68. Jack Perkins earned the win, pitching five innings and allowing two runs.
Notable performances included Kurtz, who hit a home run and scored two runs. Butler also contributed with three RBIs. The game was played in clear weather with a temperature of 100 degrees and a slight wind blowing out to right field.
The Athletics scored first in the second inning with a big six-run push. They added one more run in the sixth and another in the seventh. This gave them a solid lead over the Twins. The Twins tried to come back with two runs in the fourth inning. They added one more run in the ninth but couldn’t catch up. The Athletics held on to win 8–3.
| Jack Perkins led the Athletics on the mound, pitching 5 innings and allowing just 2 earned runs. He gave up 3 hits and struck out 2 batters. This performance earned him the win, moving his record to 2-2 with a 4.28 ERA. |
| José Ureña started for the Twins but struggled, giving up 6 runs in 5 innings. He allowed 7 hits and walked 2 batters. Ureña took the loss, his ERA now at 4.06. Despite Ureña’s rough outing, Emilio Ramírez pitched 1.33 scoreless innings later in the game. |
| On the offensive side, the Athletics’ N. Kurtz hit a home run and had 2 hits in 4 at-bats. L. Butler also contributed with 3 RBIs and a hit. T. Soderstrom had a perfect day at the plate, getting 4 hits in 4 at-bats, helping the Athletics secure the win. |
What’s Next
The Athletics’ win over the Twins moves them to a record of 58-70. They remain in 5th place in the West. This victory helps them close the gap with the other teams in their division. The Twins’ loss drops their record to 58-68. They are in 4th place in the Central. The game did not change their position in the standings, but it affected their overall record.
The Athletics will begin a new series against the Seattle Mariners. The first game is on Friday, August 22, 2025, at 10:10 PM. This game will take place at T-Mobile Park, and the Athletics will be playing away.
The Twins will start a series against the Chicago White Sox. Their next game is on Friday, August 22, 2025, at 7:40 PM. This game is at Rate Field, and the Twins will also be on the road.
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Last updated:August 22, 2025 Athletics, Twins