Minnesota Twins News & Updates
The Minnesota Twins were 12-16, 3rd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins dropped one to the Tampa Bay Rays 2-4 at Tropicana Field.
The numbers aren't lying. A 1-6 stretch over the last 7 is hard to spin. Also weighing on the score: a -15 run differential. Even the close losses add up.
Twins Game on April 27
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Target Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Connor Prielipp (0-0, 4.50 ERA) vs Luis Castillo (0-1, 5.01 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Twins.TV Presented by Progressive, Mariners.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 45°F, Wind 5 mph |
Twins Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins dropped one to the Tampa Bay Rays 2-4 at Tropicana Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 1 |
Highlights
- Brooks Lee went 1-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Twins Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Guardians
|
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15 | 14 | .517 | L2 | |
|
Tigers
|
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15 | 14 | .517 | W1 | |
|
Twins
|
|
12 | 16 | .429 | 2.5 | L5 |
|
White Sox
|
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11 | 17 | .393 | 3.5 | L2 |
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Royals
|
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11 | 17 | .393 | 3.5 | W3 |
Minnesota Twins are 1-6 in their last 7 games, with a -15 run differential.
Twins Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | .269 | .865 | 16 | |
| 5 | .253 | .764 | 15 | |
| 1 | .327 | .955 | 6 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-1 | 2.91 | 1.29 | 34.0 | |
| 2-2 | 3.90 | 1.02 | 32.1 | |
| 2-1 | 3.94 | 1.16 | 32.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .364 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.1 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Twins News
After suffering a demoralizing 1-6 defeat to the Tampa Bay Rays, the Minnesota Twins are officially in a tailspin, with only one win in their last seven games and a disheartening run differential of -14. Manager Derek Shelton acknowledged the team's struggles, declaring they're enduring a 'tough funk' that shows no signs of letting up. With a lackluster offense averaging just 3.7 runs per game during this stretch, the pressure is mounting on veteran relievers to step up or face the possibility of being designated for assignment. As the Twins return home, they must shake off the shadows of Tropicana Field and find a way to ignite their season before it spirals further into chaos.
Twins Upcoming Schedule
The Minnesota Twins host the Toronto Blue Jays for a 4-game series starting Thursday.
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