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Josh Bell has early 2-run double and Twins bullpen makes lead hold up for 4-2 win over Braves
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· August 18, 2026
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Key points Bell and Kody Clemens each finished with two hits. A strong first inning set the tone for a 4-2 win, with Josh Bell's two-run double starting the scoring.
A strong first inning set the tone for a 4-2 win, with Josh Bell's two-run double starting the scoring. The first six batters reached base, and the first four in the order scored. Bell and Kody Clemens each finished with two hits.
The bullpen played a key role in holding the lead, after the starter was chased in the fifth inning by a two-run single from Ronald Acuña Jr.
Further details about the game are available from the source, including the performance of the teams and individual players. The win came after a tough loss on Sunday, where a five-run lead slipped away.
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Category: local Published: August 18, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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