The Twins have a 1-5 record on their current homestand against Detroit and the A’s, one of two teams with a worse record in the American League.

Aug 20, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers (23) hits a two run home run in the tenth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images / Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

After taking the series opener in Minnesota last night the A’s will try to make it two in a row over the Twins, looking to both inch closer to 60 wins while burying the Twins’ dwindling playoff chances.

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This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/athletics as Hot A's Offense to Face Struggling Minnesota Twins Starter.

Shea Langeliers will be the center of attention once again when the Athletics go for a three-game sweep over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday afternoon in Minneapolis.

Shea Langeliers hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning and the Athletics beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2 on Wednesday night. Langeliers hit a 401-foot shot to right-center off Génesis Cabrera (0-1)

The Twins kept the pressure on with aggressive baserunning from their younger players, but an inability to come up with hits with runners in scoring position continues to plague the team.

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