Minnesota Twins News & Updates
The Minnesota Twins were 28-33, 3rd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins bested the Chicago White Sox 9-6 at Target Field.
Treading water. Only 2 of the last 7 in the win column. At least a W by 3 last night. The most recent result always counts most.
Twins Game on June 02
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Target Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Connor Prielipp (1-3, 5.13 ERA) vs Davis Martin (8-1, 2.00 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Chicago Sports Network, Twins.TV Presented by Progressive, FOX9 KMSP, Gray Media |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 56°F, Wind 7 mph |
Twins Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins bested the Chicago White Sox 9-6 at Target Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 0 | |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 10 | 1 |
Highlights
- Tristan Gray went 1-3 with 1 HR and 5 RBI.
Twins Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Guardians
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34 | 27 | .557 | L2 | |
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White Sox
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32 | 28 | .533 | 1.5 | L1 |
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Twins
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28 | 33 | .459 | 6.0 | W1 |
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Royals
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23 | 37 | .383 | 10.5 | W1 |
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Tigers
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23 | 38 | .377 | 11.0 | W1 |
Minnesota Twins are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -20 run differential.
Twins Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | .258 | .875 | 27 | |
| 8 | .256 | .743 | 34 | |
| 5 | .225 | .630 | 32 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-3 | 3.20 | 0.97 | 70.1 | |
| 5-1 | 3.21 | 1.21 | 56.0 | |
| 0-0 | 4.08 | 1.36 | 28.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 3 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 2 hits, 1 HR, 7 RBI, .222 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.3 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Twins News
The Minnesota Twins finally showed some life, overcoming a five-game losing streak with a 9-6 victory over the White Sox, thanks to Tristan Gray’s explosive performance, including his second grand slam of the season. Yet, the joy is bittersweet as they still grapple with injuries, particularly with Bailey Ober sidelined due to a mild right flexor strain. The Twins have also made moves to bolster their struggling bullpen, acquiring reliever Justin Lawrence from the Pirates, who hopes to revitalize his career in Minnesota. With a current record of 27-33, every win matters as the team tries to climb out of the depths of a rough week that saw them go 1-6 with a -25 run differential. As they gear up to face the White Sox again, the Twins must keep the momentum going and make every opportunity count.
Twins Upcoming Schedule
The Minnesota Twins host the Kansas City Royals for a 4-game series starting Thursday.
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