Minnesota Twins defeat Athletics 11-8: Recap & Betting Results
Sun, Jul 26, 2026 · MLB · Athletics 8, Minnesota Twins 11
The Minnesota Twins beat the Athletics 11-8 on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Target Field. The Minnesota Twins covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The game went over the closing total of 10, with 19 runs combined.
Athletics vs. Minnesota Twins final score and game recap
The Minnesota Twins won by 3 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Luis Morales (Athletics): 4.2 innings, 2 earned runs, 5 strikeouts.
- Nick Kurtz (Athletics): 1-for-3, 1 home run, 3 RBIs, 1 run.
- Connor Prielipp (Minnesota Twins): 5.2 innings, 1 earned run, 5 strikeouts.
- Ryan Kreidler (Minnesota Twins): 3-for-4, 1 RBI, 3 runs.
Who covered the spread in Athletics vs. Minnesota Twins?
The Minnesota Twins covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 3 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Minnesota Twins -1.5.
Did Athletics vs. Minnesota Twins go over or under the total?
The game went over: 19 runs combined against a closing total of 10, over by 9.
The total opened and closed at 10.
Athletics vs. Minnesota Twins odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Athletics at +134 and the Minnesota Twins at -159. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Minnesota Twins a 59% favorite. The Minnesota Twins won as the favorite at -159: $62.89 profit on a $100 bet.
Athletics and Minnesota Twins betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Athletics 44-61 in the 2026 regular season (20-30 at home, 24-31 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 47 of 103 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 50 times and under 51 times, with 2 pushes. That made it two straight losses for the Athletics.
This result left the Minnesota Twins 53-54 in the 2026 regular season (28-26 at home, 25-28 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 58 of 105 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 57 times and under 43 times, with 5 pushes. That made it two straight wins for the Minnesota Twins.
What's next for Athletics and Minnesota Twins?
Next for the Athletics: the Boston Red Sox at home on Monday, July 27, 2026. Next for the Minnesota Twins: the Kansas City Royals at home on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.