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

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

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.

The A’s built a big lead with a three-run fourth inning, and the Twins couldn’t rally despite home runs from Brooks Lee and Ryan Jeffers.

August schedule with a sense of hope, but came away from Tuesday night's game with more of the same. Here's how the Twins continued their descent into badness.