He recalled his memorable appearance at Fenway Park in May 2025, when he hit a tie-breaking two-run home run off Boston's Hunter Dobbins in a 4-3 Twins victory with his parents in attendance.
"It was great," said Kody Clemens. "What are the odds that happens?
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That's the baseball gods, you know? It was so fun to be able to play there.
… It's a cool feeling because I obviously grew up watching him play.
I wasn't really around in the Boston years, but I've seen all the videos and memories my family has there.
It's super cool to re-live and awesome for me to play there as well."
The younger Clemens has posted a . 300 batting average and an .
886 OPS in May 2026, while also leading major league first basemen with 5 Defensive Runs Saved according to Sports Information Solutions.
Twins manager Derek Shelton praised the infielder's development into an established major leaguer.
"Everybody first goes to who his dad is, but I think he's established himself as a really good major-league player," said Shelton.
"Sometimes, it's just getting the opportunity. … He's swinging the bat well.
I think with anything, if you perform well we're going to find a way to get you in the lineup."
On the mound, left-hander Payton Tolle started for the Red Sox after coming off an eight-inning victory against the Braves, while Connor Prielipp took the mound for the Twins seeking his first win since April.
According to ticket information from StubHub reported by Yahoo Sports, last-minute ticket prices for the 7:10 p.
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m. ET matchup started at $46 and ranged up to $1,689.
