Minnesota Twins News & Updates
The Minnesota Twins were 23-27, 3rd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins lost a close one to the Houston Astros 1-2 at Target Field.
The definition of lukewarm. Plus-5 in run differential this stretch. On top of that, holding teams to 3.4 runs a game. That's the foundation right now.
Twins Game on May 20
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Target Field |
| First Pitch: | 01:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Joe Ryan (3-3, 3.02 ERA) vs Mike Burrows (2-6, 5.75 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Twins.TV Presented by Progressive, Space City Home Network |
Twins Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins lost a close one to the Houston Astros 1-2 at Target Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
Highlights
- Josh Bell went 3-4 with 1 RBI.
Twins Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Guardians
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28 | 22 | .560 | W4 | |
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White Sox
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25 | 23 | .521 | 2.0 | W1 |
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Twins
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23 | 27 | .460 | 5.0 | W1 |
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Tigers
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20 | 29 | .408 | 7.5 | L4 |
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Royals
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20 | 29 | .408 | 7.5 | L2 |
Minnesota Twins are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +5 run differential.
Twins Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | .260 | .896 | 23 | |
| 3 | .296 | 1.073 | 7 | |
| 5 | .231 | .659 | 29 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | 2.88 | 0.96 | 25.0 | |
| 3-3 | 3.02 | 0.97 | 56.2 | |
| 5-2 | 3.63 | 1.07 | 57.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 7 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .583 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 9.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Twins News
The Minnesota Twins showcased their offensive prowess in a decisive 4-1 win over the Houston Astros, snapping a tough stretch with their bats finally coming alive. Byron Buxton and Ryan Kreidler have been heating up, both showing promising averages as the team attempts to claw its way back to respectability with a 23-27 record. After a narrow 1-2 loss in their previous game, the Twins demonstrated their potential, highlighting a +5 run differential over the past week while limiting opponents to just 3.4 runs per game. With Joe Ryan on the mound, boasting a solid 3.20 ERA, fans are cautiously optimistic that today's victory could set the tone for a much-needed turnaround as the Twins continue their fight within the division.
Twins Upcoming Schedule
The Minnesota Twins visit the Boston Red Sox for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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