Minnesota Twins News & Updates
The Minnesota Twins were 31-38, 3rd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 6-4 at Comerica Park.
Hard to feel good about the data. The 2-5 record this week is doing most of the damage. Also weighing on the score: outscored by 14 over 7 games. The deficit is real.
Twins Game on June 11
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Comerica Park |
| First Pitch: | 01:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Zebby Matthews (2-3, 4.15 ERA) vs Keider Montero (2-4, 3.95 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Detroit SportsNet, Twins.TV Presented by Progressive |
| Forecast: | 🌤️ Mostly sunny, 72°F, Wind 4 mph |
Twins Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 6-4 at Comerica Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 0 | |
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 0 |
Highlights
- Royce Lewis went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Byron Buxton went 2-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Twins Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
|
36 | 31 | .537 | W2 | |
|
Guardians
|
|
37 | 33 | .529 | 0.5 | L4 |
|
Twins
|
|
31 | 38 | .449 | 6.0 | W1 |
|
Tigers
|
|
28 | 40 | .412 | 8.5 | L1 |
|
Royals
|
|
28 | 40 | .412 | 8.5 | L1 |
Minnesota Twins are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -14 run differential.
Twins Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | .260 | .888 | 32 | |
| 10 | .243 | .718 | 38 | |
| 7 | .227 | .648 | 38 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-3 | 3.07 | 1.00 | 76.1 | |
| 5-3 | 4.02 | 1.38 | 65.0 | |
| 0-0 | 3.90 | 1.36 | 32.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .3 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .286 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Twins News
Byron Buxton continued his hot streak, belting his 20th home run of the season and leading the Minnesota Twins to a crucial 6-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. This win comes as a much-needed boost for a team that has struggled through a dismal stretch, and Buxton's recent surge is a welcome sight for fans. With this win in their pocket, the Twins hope to build some momentum, especially with Royce Lewis also contributing to the offense. However, the bullpen's performance remains a question mark, as they must stay sharp to protect leads going forward. At 30-38, the Twins still have a long way to go this season, but Buxton's form is a bright spot that could ignite a turnaround.
Twins Upcoming Schedule
The Minnesota Twins host the St. Louis Cardinals for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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