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Twins Edge Astros; Bradley 11 Ks, Bell Two-Run Homer

7/2/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Taj Bradley struck out 11 batters, matching his career high, as the Twins beat the Astros 8-3 in Houston on July 2, 2026.
Josh Bell’s two-run homer gave the Twins a 5-1 lead and extended his road hitting streak to 16 games, the longest active streak.
Raynel Delgado left after dislocating his right pinky finger when a ground ball struck his bare hand.

History

Historical Context

In 1991 the Minnesota Twins rebounded from a 74–88 last-place finish in 1990 to capture their second World Series, defeating the Atlanta Braves in seven games. Led by Hall of Famer Jack Morris’s ten-inning shutout in Game 7 and a 95-win regular season, the series earned ESPN’s 2003 “greatest ever” label and remains Minnesota’s last major-league championship.

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Story summary

Taj Bradley struck out 11 batters, matching his career high, as the Twins beat the Astros 8-3 in Houston on July 2, 2026.
Josh Bell’s two-run homer gave the Twins a 5-1 lead and extended his road hitting streak to 16 games, the longest active streak.
Raynel Delgado left after dislocating his right pinky finger when a ground ball struck his bare hand.

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