Bradley Outduels Skubal as Twins Defeat Tigers 4-2
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MINNEAPOLIS — Taj Bradley outpitched Tarik Skubal, leading the Minnesota Twins to a 4-2 victory at Target Field on Tuesday night as Bradley worked 6 1/3 innings with 10 strikeouts and one earned run.
The win, Minnesota's second straight, left Bradley 2-0 while Justin Topa recorded the final outs for his first save; announced attendance was 12,341 and catcher Ryan Jeffers called Bradley 'ace-caliber' after the game.
More context
Timeline
- 1. Tarik Skubal won consecutive AL Cy Young Awards across the past two seasons.
- 2. Minnesota acquired Taj Bradley in a trade during the prior season.
- 3. Bradley opened the current season with three starts, recording 22 strikeouts over 16 2/3 innings and allowing two runs.
- 4. On Tuesday at Target Field, Bradley threw 6 1/3 innings with 10 strikeouts to beat Detroit 4-2.
- 5. Justin Topa finished the game for his first save; announced crowd was 12,341.
Why it matters
Taj Bradley's performance is a win for Minnesota and a boost for the Twins' morale. If you're a fan, it's a great time to show your support. Check out the next game or grab some Twins' merchandise.
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