Bradley passes 200 strikeouts, pitches Twins to 3-2 win over Giants

Minnesota’s Taj Bradley held the Giants to a run on three hits in six innings and the Twins knocked off San Francisco 3-2 on Tuesday night.

Bradley (12-6) struck out Drew Gilbert leading off the first for his 200th strikeout of the season. He became the ninth pitcher in the majors to reach the 200-strikeout plateau in 2026 and finished Tuesday’s game with six K’s, giving him 205 for the year.

His previous career high was 154, set with Tampa Bay in 2024.

San Francisco scored a run in the ninth and had men at first and second with two outs before Jeff Hoffman struck out Victor Bericoto swinging on a 3-2 slider to earn his sixth save.

Giants starter Anthony Molina (3-2) retired the first 10 Minnesota hitters before Brooks Lee singled with one out in the fourth inning. Molina carried a 1-0 lead into the sixth.

Then with one out, Ryan Kreidler singled, and Luke Keaschall hi...