Minnesota Twins News & Updates
The Minnesota Twins were 30-36, 3rd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins couldn’t hold off the Kansas City Royals 2-3 at Target Field.
The numbers aren't lying. Outscored by 10 this week. Pair that with pitching at 5.9 RA/G. That's a problem.
Twins Game on June 07
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Target Field |
| First Pitch: | 02:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Connor Prielipp (2-3, 5.26 ERA) vs Noah Cameron (2-4, 4.22 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Twins.TV Presented by Progressive, Royals.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 69°F, Wind 3 mph |
Twins Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins couldn’t hold off the Kansas City Royals 2-3 at Target Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
Twins Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Guardians
|
|
37 | 29 | .561 | W1 | |
|
White Sox
|
|
34 | 30 | .531 | 2.0 | W1 |
|
Twins
|
|
30 | 36 | .455 | 7.0 | L1 |
|
Tigers
|
|
26 | 39 | .400 | 10.5 | L1 |
|
Royals
|
|
26 | 39 | .400 | 10.5 | W1 |
Minnesota Twins are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -10 run differential.
Twins Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | .257 | .868 | 28 | |
| 9 | .242 | .708 | 37 | |
| 8 | .242 | .780 | 20 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-3 | 3.07 | 1.00 | 76.1 | |
| 5-2 | 3.56 | 1.32 | 60.2 | |
| 0-0 | 3.73 | 1.31 | 31.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 1 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 2.1 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Twins News
The Minnesota Twins have made a significant move by recalling Royce Lewis from Triple-A St. Paul, a decision that signals their desire to shake up a struggling lineup. As the team fights to stay relevant in a season mired in mediocrity with a 30-35 record, Lewis's return comes at a crucial time, especially with Byron Buxton nursing a right shoulder injury and described as day-to-day. In their most recent game, the Twins edged out the Kansas City Royals 5-3, but with a troubling run differential of -10 over the past week and a pitching staff that is leaking 6.9 runs per game, it's clear that any hope of a turnaround hinges on more than just hot bats like Buxton and Lewis. The upcoming matchups will test whether this team can regain its footing or continue to drift in the standings.
Twins Upcoming Schedule
The Minnesota Twins visit the Detroit Tigers for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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