Twins vs Padres Wild Card Showdown | Duluth News

Duluth News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 22, 2026 · 1m

Baseball’s on the line as the Minnesota Twins battle the San Diego Padres in a high-stakes wild card showdown on the West Coast. Lefty Connor Prielipp, struggling on the road, takes the mound against Padres’ reliable starter Randy Vásquez. With Luke Keaschall leading off and Ryan Jeffers back behind the plate, the Twins need firepower—especially against Fernando Tatis Jr.’s hot streak. Kody Clemens could spark offense, while Josh Bell, the only Twin to face Vásquez before (and he homered!), adds pressure. Every pitch, every at-bat, every run matters in this must-win series. Listen in…