Kody Clemens gave the Twins the start they needed on Friday, launching a two-run homer in the first inning and finishing in a 9-8 win over the Rockies in 10 innings. He went 1-for-4, and the scoring burst helped turn a one-run extra-inning game into a result built on early run production.
Kody Clemens Opens Fast
The first inning home run accounted for two RBI and set the tone for his line: 1-for-4 with two runs scored, two RBI, and a walk. Clemens did not pile up hits; he made one extra-base swing carry the day, which is the difference between a quiet box score and real run support.
Twins Win In 10
The Twins needed every run because the game stretched to 10 innings and ended 9-8. That kind of margin leaves little room for wasted at-bats, so Clemens' two-run homer mattered as part of the offense that got the club across the finish line.
After Friday For The Twins
After Friday, Clemens was batting.241 with 12 home runs, 32 RBI, 34 runs scored, and six stolen bases across 69 games. Those totals show a profile built on production in bursts: one swing can change the score, but the season line still tracks the broader value he has provided for the Twins.
