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Taj Bradley Records First Immaculate Inning in Twins History

A nine-pitch, three-strikeout fifth inning marking a franchise first, casting Bradley’s outing in sharper contrast.

Aug 25, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Taj Bradley (26) throws a pitch against the Athletics during the first inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Taj Bradley struck out Carlos Cortes, Brian Serven and Henry Bolte on nine pitches in the fifth inning, the first immaculate inning in Minnesota Twins franchise history.
  • The sequence included a splitter that got Cortes looking, a curveball that induced swings from Serven, and a final four-seam fastball clocked near 99.8 mph to finish the frame.
  • Bradley finished the start with 5.2 innings pitched and four earned runs, underscoring that the dominant inning came inside an otherwise uneven outing.
  • The feat adds to a strong season for the 25-year-old, who entered with roughly a 3.90 ERA, about 158 strikeouts and a reported 3.1 WAR, reinforcing his role as a key rotation piece.
  • The immaculate inning is rare in MLB and notable for being the first recorded for the Twins since the franchise moved to Minnesota in 1961, a moment that will stand out even as Bradley works on consistency.