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Lopez allows 1 hit in 5 innings, Butler and Soderstrom drive in runs as A’s beat Twins 2-0
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by James Monical , KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 25, 2026
· 2 min read
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jacob Lopez allowed one hit in five innings, Lawrence Butler and Tyler Soderstrom drove in runs and the Athletics beat the Minnesota Twins 2-0 on Friday night. Lopez (5-4) has allowed two or fewer runs in three of his last four starts since returning to the big leagues. He spen...
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Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The Athletics' victory over the Twins marks a continuation of their recent success against their Minnesota counterparts, having won five straight matchups. This streak is a notable reversal of fortunes, given the Twins' dominance in the previous 22 games. For Twins fans in the Minneapolis area, this loss may be a disappointment, but it also serves as an opportunity to reassess the team's strategy and performance. The Twins' limited hitting, with only two hits in the game, is a concern that will likely be addressed in the upcoming games. As the series continues on Saturday, local fans will be watching to see how the Twins respond to this loss and whether they can turn their fortunes around. The matchup will also be closely watched to see if the Twins can regain their footing against the Athletics, a team that has seemingly found a way to counter their strengths.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 25, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
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