The Minnesota Twins dominated the Texas Rangers 10-2 at Target Field on Friday, September 25, 2026, overcoming an early two-run deficit to score ten unanswered runs and win going away. Joe Ryan delivered six strong innings, Luke Keaschall went 4-for-5 with three RBI, and Kody Clemens added a home run and three RBI as Minnesota's offense dismantled Jacob deGrom and the Rangers bullpen across nine innings. The eight-run margin was no accident — this was a thorough, complete-game effort from wire to wire.

Joe Ryan Shuts Down Texas After Early Trouble

Ryan allowed two earned runs in the early going, but he settled in quickly and gave the Twins exactly what they needed. He worked six full innings, scattering four hits and one walk while punching out eight Rangers hitters. He did not factor in the early deficit for long — Minnesota's offense erased it and then some before Ryan's night was done.

The bullpen handled the final three innings without issue. Kody Funderburk struck out two in a clean seventh inning, Tommy Nance worked a scoreless eighth, and Taylor Rogers finished it off in the ninth. Texas did not score after the opening frames.

Keaschall and Clemens Carry the Minnesota Offense

Keaschall was the engine of the Twins attack. He reached base four times in five at-bats, drove in three runs, and never gave Texas a moment to breathe. He was the kind of multi-hit, multi-RBI performance that changes the shape of a game.

Clemens provided the power. He finished 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI of his own, giving Minnesota back-to-back impact performances from the middle of the lineup. Together, Keaschall and Clemens combined for seven hits, six RBI, and one home run — accounting for the bulk of Minnesota's offensive output on the night.

deGrom Takes the Loss After a Short, Rough Outing

Jacob deGrom had a night to forget. The Rangers starter lasted just four innings, allowing eight hits, eight earned runs, and three walks while striking out five. Gavin Collyer followed with two innings and surrendered two more earned runs. By the time Trevor Williams provided two scoreless innings to close out the Texas pitching staff, the damage was long done.

The Twins made deGrom work, put runners on base consistently, and punished his mistakes. Minnesota's ten-run output was built on sustained pressure, not one big inning.

Turning Point: Erasing the Deficit and Pulling Away

Minnesota entered the game facing a two-run hole, according to the game's metadata. The Twins clawed back, erased that deficit, and then kept right on scoring. Once Ryan steadied on the mound and the lineup got into a rhythm against deGrom, there was little Texas could do. The comeback was real, but it quickly turned into a blowout.

What's Next for the Twins

Minnesota will look to build on this performance as the 2026 regular season winds toward its conclusion. Friday's result showed the Twins can put up runs in bunches while getting a quality start from their rotation — a combination that works at any point in the season.