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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.

Twins Daily Vibe Check
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outscoring opponents

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:Milwaukee Brewers (25-17)
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.

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Twins Record & Standings

AL Central

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Guardians
2422.522 L1
White Sox
2222.5001.0 L1
Twins
2025.4443.5 L1
Tigers
2025.4443.5 W1
Royals
1926.4224.5 L5

Minnesota Twins are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +6 run differential.

Twins Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
25
Byron Buxton
15.260.89923
27
Ryan Jeffers
6.286.92225
5
Ryan Kreidler
2.3501.1804

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
41
Joe Ryan
2-33.201.0150.2
17
Bailey Ober
4-23.461.0252.0
24
Simeon Woods Richardson
0-67.711.8642.0

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
25
Byron Buxton
3 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .273 AVG in last 3 games
30
James Outman
3 hits, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
5
Ryan Kreidler
5 hits, .625 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
17
Bailey Ober
9.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
41
Joe Ryan
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.

Sources
Twins fall after 'great play' ruled as obstruction to plate tying run
MLB.com
Twins fall after 'great play' ruled as obstruction to plate tying run
MINNEAPOLIS -- It looked like a game-saving play by Twins infielder Brooks Lee. Moments later, the tying and winning runs for the Brewers had scored and Minnesota manager Derek Shelton had been ejected. A 3-2 Brewers win over the Twins on Friday night at Target Field turned in the blink
Zebby Matthews' dominant outing further proves Twins starting rotation due for shakeup
Puckettspond
Zebby Matthews' dominant outing further proves Twins starting rotation due for shakeup
Twins starting pitcher Zebby Matthews had a strong outing against the Marlins on Thursday, further proving that Minnesota's starting rotation is due for a big change.
Matt Wallner's demotion gives red-hot Twins outfielder a well-deserved opportunity
Puckettspond
Matt Wallner's demotion gives red-hot Twins outfielder a well-deserved opportunity
This Twins outfielder will deservedly receive more playing time due to Matt Wallner's demotion.
Brewers 3, Twins 2: Guess what happened, guess which team blew a late lead
Twinkie Town
Brewers 3, Twins 2: Guess what happened, guess which team blew a late lead
A rookie pitcher making his second MLB start mostly stymied the Twins’ offense, and when this team gets into a bullpen battle, they’d lose to the Bad News Bears. Inning-by-inning notes: 1: We begin a sparsely-attended game with a Jackson Chourio double; he scores on a William Contreras single. Three hits for Milwaukee in the […]
Game 45: Brewers at Twins
Twinkie Town
Game 45: Brewers at Twins
Time: 6:10 Central Weather: Sunny and mellow, 83° Opponent’s SB site: Brew Crew Ball TV: Twins TV. Radio: Bob Uecker’s still one of the best, RIP The Brewers starting pitcher will be Coleman Crow, no relation to Aloha director Cameron Crowe. I know bubkis about Crow, who will be making his second MLB start (his […]
Brewers escape with 3-2 victory over Twins behind obstruction call, eighth-inning rally
Yahoo Sports
Brewers escape with 3-2 victory over Twins behind obstruction call, eighth-inning rally
Brewers eke one out for Aaron Ashby’s MLB-leading eighth win

Twins Upcoming Schedule

The Minnesota Twins host the Houston Astros for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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