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Taj Bradley tosses 6 shutout innings, Minnesota homers 3 times in the 9th in a 5-1 win over KC

On Thursday, April 2, 2026, the Minnesota Twins defeated the Kansas City Royals 5-1, snapping a three-game losing streak behind six scoreless innings from starter Taj Bradley.
Entering the matchup winless in their other four games, Minnesota relied on Bradley, who threw exactly 100 pitches to secure his first victory with the team.
Matt Wallner, Kody Clemens, and Josh Bell hit consecutive ninth-inning home runs off reliever Steven Cruz, breaking open the close game and providing cushion for Justin Topa to finish.
Despite defensive lapses at first base, the Twins avoided a series sweep in Kansas City, with Taylor Rogers striking out Jac Caglianone to strand a runner in the eighth.
The Twins return to Minneapolis for their home opener against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday, with RHP Bailey Ober scheduled to start at Target Field.

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Bradley, long ball help Twins end three-game skid

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kody Clemens grew up around one of the best pitchers in major league history, so he might have an idea of how good Twins right-hander Taj Bradley can become. After helping Bradley secure his first win as a Twins player, Clemens said he’s not sure Bradley has any idea yet what he could accomplish. “I don’t think he understands how good he is,” said Clemens, a son of MLB legend Roger Clemens. “He’s got some of the most insane pi…

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Taj Bradley helps Twins end three-game skid

Bradley pitched six shutout innings before the Twins' offense got on track late in a 5-1 victory at Kansas City.

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Late homers help Twins end skid vs. Royals

Taj Bradley threw six scoreless innings and the visiting Minnesota Twins belted three home runs in a 5-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday afternoon.

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