Minnesota Twins News & Updates
The Minnesota Twins were 3-5, 4th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins were crushed by the Tampa Bay Rays 1-7 at Target Field.
Only 8 games in. Cooling off for real reasons. Down by 6 last night. That result hits the score hard. The bright spot: only 3 on the IL. Health is a factor.
Twins Game on April 05
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Target Field |
| First Pitch: | 02:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Simeon Woods Richardson (0-1, 3.60 ERA) vs Nick Martinez (0-0, 3.00 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Rays.TV, Twins.TV Presented by Progressive |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 47°F, Wind 11 mph |
Twins Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins were crushed by the Tampa Bay Rays 1-7 at Target Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 1 |
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Twins Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Guardians
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5 | 3 | .625 | W2 | |
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Royals
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4 | 4 | .500 | 1.0 | W1 |
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Tigers
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4 | 4 | .500 | 1.0 | W2 |
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Twins
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3 | 5 | .375 | 2.0 | L1 |
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White Sox
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3 | 5 | .375 | 2.0 | W2 |
Minnesota Twins are 3-5 in their last 7 games, with a -2 run differential.
Twins Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | .364 | 1.156 | 8 | |
| 0 | .375 | 1.208 | 2 | |
| 2 | .231 | .959 | 7 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 2 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .286 AVG in last 3 games |
Twins News
Byron Buxton reached a significant milestone, celebrating 10 years of MLB service just as the Twins prepare for a critical rematch against the Tampa Bay Rays. After yesterday’s impressive 10-4 victory, which showcased the hot bats of Trevor Larnach and Tristan Gray, the Twins are riding a wave of optimism despite a rocky start to the season. Tonight, they’ll need their pitching to step up, especially after a shaky outing from newcomer Mick Abel, who struggled in his last start against the Rays. Fortunately, fans can breathe a sigh of relief knowing Buxton avoided serious injury after being hit by a pitch earlier this week. With a +4 run differential over the last seven games, the Twins are looking to build momentum and establish dominance over a struggling Rays team.
Twins Upcoming Schedule
The Minnesota Twins host the Detroit Tigers for a 4-game series starting Monday.
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