Particle.news
Download on the App Store
9 ARTICLES
·
last wk.

Twins Pursue Series Sweep Over Struggling Athletics

David Festa is scheduled to start Thursday, giving Minnesota a chance to complete its four-game series sweep against an Athletics team mired in a nine-game slide.

Image
Image
Jun 4, 2025; West Sacramento, California, USA; Minnesota Twins outfielder Harrison Bader (12) celebrates with third base Royce Lewis (23) after hitting a home run against the Athletics during the fifth inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images
Zebby Matthews of the Minnesota Twins pitches in the first inning against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in Sacramento, California. (Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images/TNS)

Overview

  • Minnesota has outscored Oakland 26-8 through the first three games of the series and has won each contest by capitalizing on its power bats.
  • The Twins improved to 17-0 this season when hitting more than one home run, buoyed by solo shots from Ryan Jeffers and a two-run blast by Harrison Bader on Wednesday.
  • Oakland has dropped nine straight games and 20 of its last 21, and its pitching staff has allowed a major-league–leading 96 home runs this season.
  • Shortstop Carlos Correa will sit out Thursday’s finale with back tightness, marking the only lineup change for Minnesota in its sweep bid.
  • Right-hander David Festa, recalled for the road trip, is set to make Thursday’s start as the Twins look to cap off their dominant run over the A’s.