Minnesota Twins News & Updates
The Minnesota Twins were 6-6, 2nd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 8-6 at Target Field.
Not much to complain about. 5-2 over the last 7. That record does the talking. Also helping: run differential of +9 this week. They're not just winning, they're winning comfortably.
Twins Game on April 09
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Target Field |
| First Pitch: | 01:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Mick Abel (0-2, 11.05 ERA) vs Jack Flaherty (0-1, 7.56 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Detroit SportsNet, Twins.TV Presented by Progressive |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 38°F, Wind 3 mph |
Twins Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 8-6 at Target Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 0 |
 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 11 | 1 |
Highlights
- Royce Lewis went 2-3 with 2 RBI.
- Byron Buxton went 3-4.
Twins Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Guardians
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8 | 5 | .615 | W2 | |
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Twins
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6 | 6 | .500 | 1.5 | W3 |
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Royals
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5 | 7 | .417 | 2.5 | L2 |
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Tigers
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4 | 8 | .333 | 3.5 | L4 |
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White Sox
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4 | 8 | .333 | 3.5 | L3 |
Minnesota Twins are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +9 run differential.
Twins Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | .270 | .945 | 9 | |
| 1 | .286 | .924 | 8 | |
| 2 | .219 | .859 | 8 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 1 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .111 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 3 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.1 IP, 10 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.3 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Twins News
Byron Buxton is stepping up as a key figure in the Twins' offense, leading a charge that has them heating up with a recent 4-3 stretch. After last night's 4-2 victory over the Tigers, the Twins are showcasing a balanced offensive attack, averaging 5.3 runs per game over the last week. Their ability to capitalize early, as demonstrated in the last game, is vital for maintaining momentum against division rivals. Meanwhile, the Twins' social media game is strong, cleverly handling fan reactions to a recent tweet about Tarik Skubal. As they face the Tigers again tonight, there's an air of confidence surrounding the team. The buzz is palpable, and the fans are eager to see if Buxton and his crew can keep the good times rolling.
Twins Upcoming Schedule
The Minnesota Twins visit the Toronto Blue Jays for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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