Minnesota Twins News & Updates
The Minnesota Twins were 20-25, 3rd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins couldn’t hold off the Milwaukee Brewers 2-3 at Target Field.
Things are trending well. Outscoring teams by 6 over 7 games. The margins are real. Plus, division rank: 5th to 3th. Trending the right direction.
Twins Game on May 16
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Target Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Connor Prielipp (1-1, 3.32 ERA) vs Logan Henderson (0-1, 4.15 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Brewers.TV, Twins.TV Presented by Progressive |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 55°F, Wind 3 mph |
Twins Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins couldn’t hold off the Milwaukee Brewers 2-3 at Target Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
Twins Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Guardians
|
|
24 | 22 | .522 | L1 | |
|
White Sox
|
|
22 | 22 | .500 | 1.0 | L1 |
|
Twins
|
|
20 | 25 | .444 | 3.5 | L1 |
|
Tigers
|
|
20 | 25 | .444 | 3.5 | W1 |
|
Royals
|
|
19 | 26 | .422 | 4.5 | L5 |
Minnesota Twins are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +6 run differential.
Twins Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | .260 | .899 | 23 | |
| 6 | .286 | .922 | 25 | |
| 2 | .350 | 1.180 | 4 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-3 | 3.20 | 1.01 | 50.2 | |
| 4-2 | 3.46 | 1.02 | 52.0 | |
| 0-6 | 7.71 | 1.86 | 42.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .273 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, .625 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 9.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Twins News
The Minnesota Twins' upward momentum took a hit last night as they squandered a late lead against the Milwaukee Brewers, ultimately falling 3-2 in a game marred by a controversial obstruction call that led to their manager Derek Shelton's ejection. Zebby Matthews had previously showcased his potential with a strong outing against the Marlins, but the bullpen's struggles were exposed against a rookie pitcher in his second MLB start, highlighting a starting rotation that seems increasingly due for change. With Matt Wallner demoted, the Twins are now tasked with finding the right combination to seize the moment, especially with the Brewers continuing their winning ways. The Twins must regroup quickly, as they can't afford to let opportunities slip away if they hope to climb back into contention.
Twins Upcoming Schedule
The Minnesota Twins host the Houston Astros for a 3-game series starting Monday.
About Small Ball
This Minnesota Twins digest was built by Small Ball to save you from bouncing between five apps to follow your team. It's fan-run and made to deliver what matters each morning.
Got thoughts? Tell us. Want to support it? Ko-fi tips help keep it running.