The San Diego Padres dominated the Minnesota Twins with a 12-3 win at Target Field on August 30, 2025. Adrian Morejon earned the win, bringing his record to 10-4 with a 1.78 ERA. The Padres improved their record to 75-60, securing second place in the NL West.

The Padres’ offense came alive, highlighted by home runs from Ramón Laureano and Edwin Díaz. Laureano drove in three runs, and Díaz added three RBIs of his own. The Twins fell to a 61-73 record, placing fourth in the AL Central. Mick Abel took the loss for the Twins, now 2-3 with a 6.43 ERA.

The game started with both teams quiet through the first four innings. The Padres scored first in the fifth inning, taking a 1-0 lead. The Twins answered back in the bottom of the third and fifth innings, scoring three runs in total. In the sixth inning, the Padres added two more runs to take the lead. The seventh inning saw the Padres explode with seven runs, making it 10-3. They added two more in the eighth, sealing the 12-3 win.

Adrian Morejon played a key role for the Padres, earning the win with a solid performance. He pitched one inning without allowing any hits or runs, keeping his ERA at 1.78. His contribution helped maintain the Padres’ lead after Nick Pivetta’s five innings of work.

Ramon Laureano was a standout performer at the plate for the Padres. He went 2-for-5 and drove in three runs, including a home run. Esteury Díaz also had a productive game, adding another home run and three RBIs to the Padres’ total.

On the Twins’ side, Mick Abel took the loss after a challenging inning. He allowed six runs, five of which were earned, on seven hits. Byron Buxton provided some offense for the Twins with a two-run homer, but it wasn’t enough to change the outcome.

What’s Next

The Padres’ victory over the Twins moves them to a record of 75-60. They are now in 2nd place in the West. This win helps them stay competitive as they aim for the playoffs. The Twins’ loss puts them at 61-73, placing them 4th in the Central. This game makes it harder for them to improve their position in the standings. The teams have not faced each other frequently this season.

The San Diego Padres will continue their series with the Minnesota Twins on Sunday, August 31, 2025. The game is scheduled for 1:05 PM at Target Field. After this, the Padres will return home to face the Baltimore Orioles starting on Monday, September 1, 2025, at PETCO Park.

The Minnesota Twins will also play the Padres on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at 1:05 PM. Following this game, the Twins will stay at home to start a series with the Chicago White Sox on Monday, September 1, 2025. The first game of the series is set for 2:10 PM at Target Field.

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