A’s rally from early hole, win fourth in five games

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — August 26, 2026 — The Associated Press. The Athletics overcame an early three‑run deficit to defeat the Minnesota Twins 7‑4 on Wednesday night, securing the three‑game series. Lawrence Butler capped the rally with a solo home run in the seventh inning, while Alika Williams delivered a two‑run triple that gave Oakland its first lead of the contest. Minnesota entered the game with a 64‑70 record and remains four games behind Cleveland for the final American League playoff berth. Tommy White collected three hits for the Athletics, who have now won four of their last five games after snapping a five‑game losing streak. Starting pitcher J.T. Ginn (9‑8) worked six innings, allowing six hits and four runs. Elvis Alvarado closed the door with a scoreless ninth inning for his fifth save of the season. The Twins struck first, as Brooks Lee homered in the opening frame and Trevor Larnach and Kaelen Culpepper hit back‑to‑back shots in the second to build a 3‑0 advantage. Oakland answered in the fourth when Michael Stefanic drove in a run with a double and Brian Serven added an RBI groundout, trimming the deficit to 3‑2. Jonah Heim’s leadoff single in the sixth with one out brought in Andrew Morris (4‑6) to relieve starter Connor Prielipp. White followed with a single and pinch‑hitter Jeff McNeil doubled, setting the stage for Williams’ two‑run triple that put the Athletics ahead. Darell Hernaiz