Culpepper's four-hit game fuels Twins' 9-6 win over Athletics

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Culpepper's four-hit game fuels Twins' 9-6 win over Athletics

8 sourcesUpdated Aug 25, 2026

Kaelen Culpepper, the Twins’ rookie shortstop, delivered the first four-hit game of his major-league career as Minnesota beat the Athletics 9-6, boosting his early-season slash line to around .340/.380/.480. He contributed multiple hits, scored a run, and added an RBI in that game, underscoring his place atop the lineup as he continues to impress in his first month. In a separate matchup against the Padres, Culpepper homered for his second long ball of the season and produced his first RBIs in that series, part of a hot start that has him posting strong early-season numbers. Teammates and observers have noted Culpepper’s growth, with cited moments like a lengthy nine-pitch at-bat against Phillies closer Jhoan Duran illustrating his competitive approach and potential. Multiple outlets provided coverage of Culpepper’s four-hit performance, highlighting his impact and the attention he’s already drawing in Minnesota’s lineup. Taken together, the reporting portrays Culpepper as a breakout rookie who has quickly become a central figure for the Twins’ offense.

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Twins beat Athletics 9-6 in West Sacramento

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“Kaelen Culpepper Flashes Potential with Minnesota Twins”

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The Minnesota Twins beat the Oakland Athletics 9-6 in West Sacramento to snap a three-game skid, with Zebby Matthews throwing seven innings of one-run ball and Josh Bell driving in three runs. Byron Buxton, Kaelen Culpepper and Ryan Kreidler contributed multi-hit nights as the Twins’ offense produced 16 hits, while the A’s rally fell short in the late innings.

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