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Taj Bradley Dominates as Twins Edge Angels 4-2 at Target Field

Taj Bradley pitched seven strong innings, and the Minnesota Twins defeated the Los Angeles Angels 4-2 on Sunday. Bradley earned the win while securing the save for Andrew Morris in relief.

Knox Esparza

July 13, 20262 min read

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Bradley's Efficient Start

Taj Bradley anchored the Minnesota Twins' victory with a commanding seven-inning performance on Sunday at Target Field. The right-hander allowed two earned runs on six hits while striking out six batters, securing his ninth win of the season. Bradley’s ability to limit damage early set the tone for the Twins, who finished with a 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels.

Bradley’s outing was characterized by consistency and control. He navigated through the Angels' lineup effectively, walking only two batters over his seven innings. His performance prevented the Angels from building any significant momentum, keeping the game within reach for Minnesota’s offense to eventually take control.

Scoring Sequence Unfolds

The Angels struck first in the second inning when Lowe launched a 405-foot home run to right center, putting Los Angeles ahead 1-0. However, the Twins responded in the third inning to take the lead. Larnach singled to right, allowing Keaschall to score and advancing Kreidler to third base. Jeffers then doubled to left, driving in Kreidler and Larnach to give Minnesota a 3-1 advantage.

The Angels cut into the deficit in the seventh inning when Guzman homered to left field, a 357-foot shot that made the score 3-2. The Twins answered immediately in the eighth inning. Larnach hit his second home run of the game, a 405-foot blast to right center, extending Minnesota's lead to 4-2. This final run proved to be the difference in the contest.

Relief Pitching Secures the Win

After Bradley exited, Andrew Morris closed out the game for the Twins. Morris pitched two scoreless innings, allowing one hit and walking one batter while striking out two. He earned his third save of the season, preserving the lead established by Bradley and the offense.

For the Angels, Jose Soriano took the loss, falling to an 8-6 record. Soriano pitched five innings, giving up three earned runs on five hits while walking two batters and recording no strikeouts. Chase Silseth contributed 1.2 innings of scoreless relief with four strikeouts, and Ryan Zeferjahn pitched 1.1 innings, allowing one earned run on one hit with two strikeouts.

Final Outcome

The game drew an attendance of 20,509 at Target Field in Minneapolis. With this result, the Minnesota Twins improved their record to 48-49. The Los Angeles Angels fell to 38-59 on the season. The Twins' victory was driven by balanced scoring and strong pitching, particularly from Bradley, who outdueled the Angels' starters.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/mlb/game/_/gameId/401816134

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Knox Esparza

Knox Esparza covers Pleasanton high school and area college sports.

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