Minnesota Twins News & Updates
The Minnesota Twins were 32-39, 3rd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins held off the St. Louis Cardinals 9-8 at Target Field.
Tough week to look at. Giving up 6.4 runs a game. That's the biggest issue. And opponents have them by 14 runs this week.
Twins Game on June 13
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Target Field |
| First Pitch: | 02:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Connor Prielipp (2-4, 5.15 ERA) vs Matthew Liberatore (3-3, 4.48 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Twins.TV Presented by Progressive, Cardinals.TV |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 85°F, Wind 8 mph |
Twins Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins held off the St. Louis Cardinals 9-8 at Target Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 12 | 0 | |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 1 |
Highlights
- Kody Clemens went 1-3 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
- Brooks Lee went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Royce Lewis went 2-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Byron Buxton went 3-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Twins Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
|
37 | 31 | .544 | W3 | |
|
Guardians
|
|
38 | 33 | .535 | 0.5 | W1 |
|
Twins
|
|
32 | 39 | .451 | 6.5 | W1 |
|
Tigers
|
|
29 | 41 | .414 | 9.0 | L1 |
|
Royals
|
|
28 | 42 | .400 | 10.0 | L3 |
Minnesota Twins are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -14 run differential.
Twins Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | .266 | .913 | 33 | |
| 11 | .239 | .715 | 39 | |
| 7 | .229 | .649 | 39 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-3 | 3.17 | 1.00 | 82.1 | |
| 5-3 | 4.02 | 1.38 | 65.0 | |
| 0-0 | 4.13 | 1.44 | 32.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games |
Twins News
The Minnesota Twins clawed their way to an exhilarating 9-8 victory against the St. Louis Cardinals, showcasing a dramatic flair as they battled back multiple times, thanks to Royce Lewis and Brooks Lee's timely homers that sealed the deal late in the game. This win is a much-needed boost for a team that’s been struggling, especially after the rough patch that saw them drop games and fall behind in the division. Meanwhile, top prospect Walker Jenkins is set to begin his rehab assignment, hinting at a glimmer of hope for the future. Despite the thrill of last night's victory, the bullpen remains a glaring concern, as evidenced by their ranking at 29th in MLB. The Twins need to build on this momentum before facing tougher competition down the road.
Twins Upcoming Schedule
The Minnesota Twins visit the Texas Rangers for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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