Kody Clemens’ Fenway Debut Home Run Ignites Twins’ Shocking Win—But What Role Did His Dad Play?

There’s something electric about Fenway Park, but Saturday’s showdown added an extra spark — Kody Clemens, stepping into the batter’s box for his debut at the legendary ballpark, launched a two-run homer that instantly made waves. Oh, and did I mention his dad, the legendary Roger Clemens, was perched above in a luxury suite, soaking it all in? That clutch blast not only put the Minnesota Twins ahead but perfectly set the tone for a tight 4-3 win over the Boston Red Sox. Moments like these — family legacies unfolding before your eyes — remind you why baseball never quite loses its magic. The Twins rallied hard in the sixth inning, fueled by Clemens’ big swing, while Boston fought back with some key hits from Jarren Duran and Romy Gonzalez, even as they wrestled with injuries and mounting frustrations. It was a game laced with drama, rain delays, and those razor-thin moments that keep fans on their toes right up to the final out. If you want the full lowdown on how the action unfolded, the twists and turns that led to Minnesota’s edge, just dive deeper — it’s all here waiting for you. LEARN MORE.

BOSTON (AP) — Kody Clemens hit a two-run homer in his first game at Fenway Park — with his famous father in attendance — and the Minnesota Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 4-3 on Saturday.

With former Red Sox ace Roger Clemens watching from a luxury box along the first-base line, his son drove an 0-1 slider from Hunter Dobbins (2-1) over the short wall in the right-field corner to push Minnesota ahead 3-1 in the sixth inning.

Jarren Duran had an RBI triple and a double for Boston, which has lost three of four. Romy Gonzalez, expected to get the bulk of the playing time at first base after Triston Casas ruptured a tendon in his left knee, had three singles.

Clemens’ homer came during a three-run sixth that gave the Twins a 4-1 edge.

Bailey Ober (4-1) pitched six innings, holding the Red Sox to a run and seven hits. Jhoan Duran got three outs for his third save.

Jarren Duran hit his RBI triple in the seventh before scoring on Rafael Devers’ single that sliced it to 4-3.

The game was delayed by rain for 72 minutes in the seventh.

Key moment

With runners on first and second in the ninth, Jhoan Duran retired left-handed hitter Wilyer Abreu for the final out after walking Alex Bregman intentionally.

Key stat

Ober has allowed just one run five times in his six starts since giving up eight during his first start of the season.

Up next

Twins RHP Chris Paddack (0-3, 5.60 ERA) starts the series finale Sunday against LHP Garrett Crochet (3-2, 2.05).