The Sacramento Athletics trailed by three runs and rallied to beat the Minnesota Twins 7-4 on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at Sutter Health Park. Sacramento erased a deficit of three to claim the win in nine innings, with Tommy White going 3-for-4, Alika Williams driving in two runs, and Lawrence Butler providing the big blow with a home run. The victory was a full team effort — at the plate, on the mound, and out of the bullpen — and it's the kind of game that reminds you this group does not fold easy.

Athletics Offense Breaks Through Against Twins Pitching

Minnesota starter Connor Prielipp kept Sacramento's lineup in check for much of his outing, striking out five and holding the Athletics to six hits over 5.1 innings while allowing three earned runs. The Twins carried a lead into the middle innings, but Sacramento kept grinding.

The turning point arrived when Andrew Morris took over on the mound for Minnesota in relief. The Athletics sent four hits and three earned runs across in just one inning of work against Morris, and that burst of offense flipped the scoreboard for good. The six-inning lead Minnesota had built evaporated fast.

Tommy White was the offensive engine all night, posting a 3-for-4 line and reaching base consistently to set the table. Alika Williams delivered the clutch hits when it counted, going 2-for-4 with two RBI. Darell Hernaiz added two hits and an RBI of his own, and Jonah Heim contributed two hits in four at-bats. Lawrence Butler's solo home run gave the Athletics an insurance run and underscored a night when Sacramento's lineup delivered up and down the order.

J.T. Ginn Earns the Win Despite a Rough Early Stretch

J.T. Ginn was not sharp early. He allowed four earned runs on six hits and two walks across six innings, and the Twins took full advantage in the early going — Brooks Lee, Trevor Larnach, and Kaelen Culpepper each went deep for Minnesota, accounting for three of the team's four runs. Larnach finished 2-for-4 with a homer and an RBI; Lee and Culpepper each added solo shots of their own.

But Ginn kept the Athletics in the game long enough for the offense to come back around, and he walked away with the win. He struck out three and ate six innings, which matters when you need your bullpen to close things out.

Basso and Alvarado Shut the Door

Brady Basso was outstanding in relief. He threw two clean innings, allowing just one hit and no walks while recording no earned runs — exactly what Sacramento needed after Ginn handed the ball over. Elvis Alvarado came on to close it out in the ninth, surrendering one hit and issuing one walk but striking out one to earn the save. The back end of the bullpen held the line when it had to.

Key Performances at a Glance

  • Tommy White: 3-for-4
  • Alika Williams: 2-for-4, 2 RBI
  • Darell Hernaiz: 2-for-4, 1 RBI
  • Jonah Heim: 2-for-4
  • Lawrence Butler: 1-for-3, 1 HR, 1 RBI
  • J.T. Ginn (W): 6.0 IP, 6 H, 4 ER, 2 BB, 3 K
  • Brady Basso: 2.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K
  • Elvis Alvarado (SV): 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K

What's Next for the Sacramento Athletics

The Athletics will continue their homestand at Sutter Health Park. Wednesday's comeback win is a result Sacramento can build on — the offense showed resilience after going down early, and the bullpen delivered when the game was on the line. Minnesota's trio of home runs is a reminder that this roster can expose you if you leave pitches over the plate, but Sacramento answered every punch and came out on top 7-4.