Minnesota Twins News & Updates
The Minnesota Twins were 2-4, 3rd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 5-1 at Kauffman Stadium.
Small sample size at 6 games. The score reflects a tug of war. Winning by 4 last night moved the needle. The catch: 2-4 lately. There's no sugarcoating it.
Twins Game on April 03
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Target Field |
| First Pitch: | 04:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Bailey Ober (0-0, 6.75 ERA) vs Joe Boyle (0-0, 3.00 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Rays.TV, Twins.TV Presented by Progressive |
| Forecast: | 🌫️ Foggy, 43°F, Wind 10 mph |
Twins Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 5-1 at Kauffman Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
Highlights
- Kody Clemens went 2-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Josh Bell went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Matt Wallner went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Twins Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Guardians
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4 | 3 | .571 | W1 | |
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Royals
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3 | 3 | .500 | 0.5 | L1 |
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Twins
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2 | 4 | .333 | 1.5 | W1 |
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Tigers
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2 | 4 | .333 | 1.5 | L4 |
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White Sox
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1 | 5 | .167 | 2.5 | L2 |
Minnesota Twins are 2-4 in their last 7 games, with a -2 run differential.
Twins Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | .222 | 1.067 | 5 | |
| 0 | .333 | 1.000 | 1 | |
| 2 | .211 | .918 | 3 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 2 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .222 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .231 AVG in last 3 games |
Twins News
The Minnesota Twins managed to avoid a dismal sweep at the hands of the Yankees, thanks to solid pitching and timely homers, which reminds us of their resurgence in 2015 when stars like Byron Buxton began to shine. On a lighter note, the Royals faced their own hiccup today as catcher Carter Jensen was scratched from the lineup after oversleeping, a blunder that could cost them against a Twins team looking to build momentum. As they prepare to face Kansas City, the Twins have the odds in their favor, with advanced models predicting a favorable outcome. With the 2026 season looming, the Twins are at an interesting crossroads, reminiscent of their struggles back in 2016, but this time they seem poised to capitalize on their recent successes.
Twins Upcoming Schedule
The Minnesota Twins host the Detroit Tigers for a 4-game series starting Monday.
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