The A’s started their two-city road trip with a victory over their AL Central rivals, beating the free-falling Minnesota Twins by a final of 6-3 that saw the A’s take the lead and never look back.

Aug 20, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers (23) hits a two run home run in the tenth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images / Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Athletics vs. Minnesota Twins MLB game to be played on August 20, 2025 on ESPN.

The A’s are sixth in MLB in home runs, led by rookie Nick Kurtz, Shea Langeliers and former Twin Brent Rooker.

Shea Langeliers blasted a two-run homer in the 10th inning on Wednesday, lifting the Athletics to a 4-2 victory over the Twins at Target Field. Langeliers’ second home run in as many nights came on a four-seamer by lefty Génesis Cabrera (0-1),