Minnesota Twins News & Updates
The Minnesota Twins were 11-8, 1st in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins were beaten by the Boston Red Sox 5-9 at Target Field.
Pretty straightforward. They're in first now. That changes the math. The catch: the 4-run loss last night is the heaviest factor today.
Twins Game on April 16
No game on this date.
Twins Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins were beaten by the Boston Red Sox 5-9 at Target Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 13 | 0 |
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 2 |
Highlights
- Austin Martin went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Ryan Kreidler went 1-3 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Twins Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Twins
|
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11 | 8 | .579 | L1 | |
|
Guardians
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10 | 9 | .526 | 1.0 | L2 |
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Tigers
|
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9 | 9 | .500 | 1.5 | W5 |
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Royals
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7 | 11 | .389 | 3.5 | L3 |
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White Sox
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6 | 12 | .333 | 4.5 | L2 |
Minnesota Twins are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +14 run differential.
Twins Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | .296 | .911 | 11 | |
| 3 | .238 | .807 | 14 | |
| 2 | .182 | .977 | 4 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 3 HR, 3 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 2 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .182 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .273 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.1 IP, 10 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Twins News
The Minnesota Twins are riding high after a dominant 6-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox, boosting their record to 11-8 and landing them at the top of the division. With an impressive 6-1 record in their last seven games and a staggering +20 run differential, the offense is firing on all cylinders, led by Tristan Gray's .296 batting average. However, amid the excitement, the baseball world mourns the loss of former Twins prospect Jon Kemmer, who tragically died in a car accident this weekend. Kemmer's journey through the minors, including stints with the Twins and Astros, is a reminder of the fragility of life in this sport. As the team prepares to face the Red Sox again, the Twins must carry the momentum of their recent success while honoring the memory of those who have contributed to the game.
Twins Upcoming Schedule
The Minnesota Twins host the Cincinnati Reds for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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