Twins 10, Athletics 3: Castro Homers Twice, Extends A's Losing Streak

Wednesday, June 4th, 2025

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The Minnesota Twins defeated the Athletics 10-3 on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, extending the Athletics' losing streak to eight games and their slump to 19 losses in their last 20 contests.

Willi Castro powered the Twins' offense with two solo home runs. Minnesota broke the game open with four runs in the sixth inning and added another four in the seventh.

Trevor Larnach and Castro hit back-to-back homers in the sixth, followed by a two-run single from Byron Buxton. In the seventh, Royce Lewis delivered a bases-loaded two-run double off the left-center field wall, breaking a significant hitless streak.

Castro's two homers brought his season total to six, while Larnach's home run was his ninth on a three-hit night. Buxton continued his strong performance against the Athletics, following a career-high five RBI game on Monday.

Twins starter Pablo López pitched five innings, allowing two runs on four hits and three walks while striking out four. He left the game before the sixth inning after experiencing right shoulder tightness while warming up. Manager Rocco Baldelli indicated a preliminary report suggests López has a lat strain.

The Athletics have now lost 19 of their last 20 games, a stretch during which they have been outscored by 97 runs. This marks the fourth time in franchise history they have had such a poor 20-game stretch.

Athletics pitcher Jacob Lopez followed opener Grant Holman, entering in the second inning. Jacob Lopez pitched 4 1/3 innings, giving up the three home runs and striking out a career-high nine batters.

Tyler Soderstrom hit his first career MLB triple for the Athletics.

Key moment

Royce Lewis's two-run double in the seventh inning not only extended the Twins' lead but also snapped his personal 0-for-32 hitless streak. The hit just missed being his sixth career grand slam.

Key stat

During their recent 1-19 slump, the Athletics have surrendered 47 home runs. They have now given up 94 homers overall this season, which is the most in Major League Baseball.

Up next

The Twins and Athletics continue their series. Minnesota is scheduled to start Zebby Matthews (0-1, 6.43 ERA), while the Athletics are set to counter with Jeffrey Springs (5-4, 4.72 ERA).

In summary

The Minnesota Twins defeated the Oakland Athletics 10-3 in West Sacramento on June 3, 2025, highlighted by two home runs from Willi Castro and a streak-breaking two-run double from Royce Lewis. The Twins' offense exploded with four runs in the sixth and seventh innings, while starter Pablo López exited after five innings with shoulder tightness. The loss marked the Athletics' eighth straight defeat and their 19th in the last 20 games, a historically poor stretch.

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