earned the win on April 14, 2026, delivering a dominant performance for the Minnesota Twins against the Boston Red Sox. In a 6-0 victory at Target Field, Abel threw 7.0 scoreless innings, allowing only 4 hits while recording a career-high 10 strikeouts with no walks.
April 14, 2026 Game Performance
| Statistic | Performance |
|---|---|
| Opponent | Boston Red Sox |
| Decision | W (1-2) |
| Innings Pitched | 7.0 |
| Hits Allowed | 4 |
| Earned Runs | 0 |
| Walks | 0 |
| Strikeouts | 10 (Career High) |
| Pitch Count | 90 (60 strikes) |
Performance Highlights
- Dominant Sequence: Abel retired five straight batters via strikeout early in the game.
- Pitch Mix: He utilized five different pitch types for his strikeouts, highlighting a changeup he described as an "equalizer".
- Streak: This start marked his second consecutive scoreless outing, bringing his streak to 14 consecutive shutout innings.
- Offensive Support: Byron Buxton provided significant help with two home runs.
MINNEAPOLIS – This is the Mick Abel the Twins expected to see, the one they saw throughout Spring Training. The Abel of his last two starts is a pitcher you can dream on.
Abel turned in his second consecutive scoreless start against an expected contender on Tuesday night, stifling the Red Sox over seven innings in a 6-0 win. Minnesota has won four straight and eight out of nine, and Abel has completely righted the ship after a couple of rough outings to start the season.
It was the most efficient start by a Twins starter this season, the longest scoreless start, and tied for the longest start overall. Abel took control of the game early and never let up.On April 14, 2026, right-handed pitcher
Jack Anderson
was officially selected to the active Major League roster by the Boston Red Sox for the first time.Anderson made his MLB debut that same night against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field.
April 14, 2026 History & Milestones
- MLB Debut: Anderson entered the game as a reliever and recorded his first Major League strikeout against Matt Wallner.
- Jersey Number: He was assigned number 77 for his debut.
- Promotion Details: He was called up from Triple-A Worcester to provide a "rested bullpen arm" after starter Garrett Crochet lasted only 1.1 innings the previous night.
- Corresponding Moves: To make room for Anderson, the Red Sox optioned left-hander Tyler Samaniego to Triple-A and transferred pitcher Johan Oviedo to the 60-day Injured List.
Background and Career Path
- Acquisition: The Red Sox selected Anderson in the Triple-A phase of the 2024 Rule 5 Draft from the Detroit Tigers organization.
- 2026 Worcester Stats: Prior to his call-up, he made two starts for the WooSox, posting a 3.72 ERA and 9 strikeouts in 9.2 innings.
- International Play: Earlier in 2026, he pitched for Great Britain in the World Baseball Classic.
- Draft History: Originally a 16th-round pick by the Detroit Tigers in 2021 out of Florida State University.