Athletics Host Twins Following Series Opening Defeat in West Sacramento

The Oakland Athletics host the Minnesota Twins at Sutter Health Park on Tuesday night following a 9-6 loss in their series opener, featuring a pitching matchup between rookie Gage Jump and right-hander Taj Bradley.

Oakland dropped to 19-39 at home after starter Jeffrey Springs struggled in Monday's series opener, despite a late rally by the offense. Right fielder Lawrence Butler and center fielder Henry Bolte remain key contributors for the Athletics, batting .417 and .357 respectively over their last seven games.

Jump takes the mound for his 17th start of the season carrying a 5-8 record, 4.83 ERA, 1.51 WHIP, and 88 strikeouts over 82 innings. The 23-year-old southpaw has posted a 6.02 ERA in 43.1 home innings this year and holds a 6.75 ERA across his past seven outings.

Minnesota counters with Bradley, who enters his 26th start with a 9-5 record, 3.90 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, and 158 strikeouts across 140 2/3 innings. The right-hander has surrendered 1.22 home runs per nine innings this season as he makes his first appearance at West Sacramento.

The Twins lineup features Luke Keaschall in the leadoff spot following an August run where he hit .342 with a .993 OPS. Center fielder Byron Buxton and shortstop Kaelen Culpepper combined for seven hits in Monday's victory, while slugger Josh Bell is scheduled for a rest day.

Oakland adjusted its defensive alignment by moving Tommy White to first base, while Brian Serven replaces Jonah Heim behind the plate and Alika Williams starts at shortstop. In the bullpen, Minnesota closer Yoendrys Gomez threw 20 pitches in two-thirds of an inning during the opener, potentially limiting his availability for a save opportunity.