Minnesota Twins News & Updates
The Minnesota Twins were 16-23, 5th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins dropped one to the Cleveland Guardians 4-6 at Progressive Field.
A rough patch, by the numbers. The 2-5 record this week is doing most of the damage. Also weighing on the score: 7.4 RA/G over the last 7. The pitching is leaking.
Twins Game on May 09
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Progressive Field |
| First Pitch: | 06:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Joe Ryan (2-3, 3.72 ERA) vs Tanner Bibee (0-5, 4.58 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive, Twins.TV Presented by Progressive |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 63°F, Wind 4 mph |
Twins Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins dropped one to the Cleveland Guardians 4-6 at Progressive Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 1 |
 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 0 |
Highlights
- Byron Buxton went 3-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Twins Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Guardians
|
|
21 | 19 | .525 | W3 | |
|
Tigers
|
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18 | 21 | .462 | 2.5 | L4 |
|
Royals
|
|
18 | 21 | .462 | 2.5 | W1 |
|
White Sox
|
|
17 | 21 | .447 | 3.0 | L3 |
|
Twins
|
|
16 | 23 | .410 | 4.5 | L3 |
Minnesota Twins are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -19 run differential.
Twins Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | .255 | .849 | 19 | |
| 5 | .300 | .928 | 23 | |
| 5 | .278 | .768 | 23 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-1 | 2.87 | 1.19 | 47.0 | |
| 2-3 | 3.72 | 1.06 | 38.2 | |
| 3-2 | 4.19 | 1.19 | 43.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games |
Twins News
The Minnesota Twins continue to wrestle with their identity as they stumble to a 16-22 record, following a frustrating 6-4 loss to the Cleveland Guardians last night. Connor Prielipp showcased flashes of brilliance on the mound, but the team’s late-game issues resurfaced, marking yet another heartbreaking defeat at Progressive Field, where they’ve suffered 21 losses in recent years. Byron Buxton's strong season has been marred by struggles in key moments, casting a shadow over his contributions. Despite the bleak stretch, with a recent run differential of -11, there’s still a glimmer of postseason hope as the Twins lurk just behind in the playoff standings. If they can find consistency against teams like Cleveland, who seem to have their number, the season might still hold promise.
Twins Upcoming Schedule
The Minnesota Twins host the Miami Marlins for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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