US EditionCJ Adams hits a leadoff homer and steals 3 bases as the Nationals beat the Twins 7-2
- On Sunday, July 27, 2025, the Washington Nationals defeated the Minnesota Twins 7-2 at Target Field in Minneapolis.
- The Twins struggled due to ineffective pitching and the Nationals' offense, highlighted by CJ Abrams' leadoff home run and aggressive baserunning.
- Abrams hit his 14th homer of the season on the first pitch and stole three bases, scoring three runs while the Twins managed only two runs including a home run by Matt Wallner.
- Nationals starter Jake Irvin, a Twin Cities native, pitched seven innings and allowed two runs, while the Twins’ record dropped to 50-55, six games behind the wild card pace.
- With the trade deadline approaching, the Twins prepare to host the Boston Red Sox starting Monday, facing decisions on player moves amid fading postseason hopes.
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Abrams, Bell Lead Nats Past Twins
The Washington Nationals triumphed over the Minnesota Twins 7-2 on July 27, 2025, at Target Field, showcasing a potent offense led by CJ Abrams and Josh Bell. The Nationals vs Twins matchup, part of a three-game series, drew 20,374 fans under partly cloudy skies with temperatures at 89 degrees. The win improved Washington’s record to 43-62, keeping them fifth in the NL East, while the Twins fell to 50-55, fourth in the AL Central. The Nationals …
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CJ Abrams Hits a Leadoff Homer and Steals 3 Bases as the Nationals Beat the Twins 7
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — CJ Abrams hit a leadoff homer, stole three bases and scored three runs as the Washington Nationals beat the Minnesota Twins 7-2 on Sunday. Nationals starter Jake Irvin (8-5), a Twin Cities native pitching at Target Field for the first time, gave up two runs on five hits over seven innings. Josh Bell went 3 for 4 with an RBI. Matt Wallner homered and Harrison Bader had two hits for Minnesota, which has lost six of nine since th…
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