Trevor Larnach Leads Twins to Win Over Angels

Game Recap

Trevor Larnach sparked the Minnesota offense with a three‑hit performance that turned a tie into a runaway win. His third‑inning single delivered Luke Keaschall home, knotting the score at 1‑1, while his double in the same frame drove in Ryan Kreidler and himself to put the Twins ahead 3‑1. Larnach capped the scoring with a 405‑foot solo homer in the eighth, his seventh long ball of the season. Ryan Jeffers added a crucial two‑run double that also accounted for Kreidler’s run. The Twins improved to 4‑2 and entered the All‑Star break on an eight‑win streak in their last nine games.

Staff Performances

Taj Bradley anchored the Twins rotation, recording a win‑evening effort. The right‑hander tossed seven innings, surrendering six hits and two earned runs while striking out six and walking two. His 9‑3 record remains intact after the outing. Andrew Morris closed the game with his third save, combining with Bradley to shut down the Angels in the final two frames.

Angels Fight Back

Los Angeles found the scoreboard early thanks to solo home runs from Josh Lowe and Denzer Guzman. Lowe’s blast in the second inning marked his eighth HR of the year, while Guzman added his fourth in the seventh. José Soriano started for the Angels and took the loss after five innings, allowing five hits, three earned runs and two walks. The Angels managed only four runs despite the power surge, falling short on the road.

Looking Ahead

The Angels will host the Detroit Tigers for a three‑game series beginning Friday, aiming to snap a two‑game losing streak. Minnesota travels to Chicago for a busy weekend, facing both the White Sox and the Cubs in consecutive games starting the same day. Both clubs will look to build on their recent momentum as they prepare for the mid‑season pause.