Bradley Outduels Skubal as Twins Defeat Tigers 4-2
PUBLISHED Apr 7, 2026, 11:41 PM ET
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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.
By Emily Rhodes | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- Tarik Skubal won consecutive AL Cy Young Awards across the past two seasons.
- Minnesota acquired Taj Bradley in a trade during the prior season.
- Bradley opened the current season with three starts, recording 22 strikeouts over 16 2/3 innings and allowing two runs.
- On Tuesday at Target Field, Bradley threw 6 1/3 innings with 10 strikeouts to beat Detroit 4-2.
- Justin Topa finished the game for his first save; announced crowd was 12,341.
News Intelligence
- 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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Taj Bradley and the Minnesota Twins benefited from Bradley's six-plus innings, 10 strikeouts, and a four-run offensive outburst that secured a 4-2 win, strengthening the team's rotation depth and short-term momentum.
Tarik Skubal and the Detroit Tigers suffered as Skubal allowed four runs in 4 2/3 innings, taking a 1-1 record result and requiring increased bullpen usage to finish the game.
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