On August 29, 2025, the Minnesota Twins played against the San Diego Padres at Target Field. The Twins won the game 7–4. Zebby Matthews earned the win, improving his record to 3-4. The Twins had a strong performance with Royce Lewis hitting a home run and driving in a run. Trevor Larnach also contributed with two RBIs. For the Padres, Fernando Tatis Jr. drove in two runs, but it wasn’t enough to secure a win. The Twins scored their first run in the third inning, matching the Padres’ one-run effort. In the fourth, the Twins took control with four runs, making the score 5-2. They added two more runs in the fifth inning, extending their lead to 7-2. The Padres attempted a comeback in the seventh inning with two runs, but it wasn’t enough. The Twins held their lead for the rest of the game, finishing with a 7-4 victory. The game ended in the ninth with no further runs scored.

Zebby Matthews was key for the Twins on the mound. He pitched six innings, giving up seven hits and two earned runs while striking out three. Matthews picked up the win, improving his record to 3-4 with a 5.30 ERA.

Byron Buxton and Trevor Larnach led the Twins’ offense. Buxton had two RBIs and one hit in five at-bats. Larnach contributed with three hits and two RBIs in four at-bats, helping the Twins secure the win.

For the Padres, Fernando Tatis Jr. and Jake Cronenworth stood out. Tatis Jr. had two hits and two RBIs, while Cronenworth added one hit and scored a run. Nestor Cortes took the loss for the Padres, pitching three innings and allowing three runs on five hits.

What’s Next

The Twins’ victory over the Padres brings their record to 60-73. They remain in 4th place in the Central division. This win gives them a boost as they look to climb higher in the standings. The Padres, now 75-59, are in 2nd place in the West division. They will need to recover quickly to maintain their position. The head-to-head record is important, but this game adds another loss to the Padres’ tally against the Twins.

The San Diego Padres will continue their series against the Minnesota Twins. Their next game is on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Target Field. The game starts at 7:10 PM.

The Minnesota Twins also face the Padres in their next game on Saturday. This game is part of their ongoing series at Target Field. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:10 PM.

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