Minnesota Twins News & Updates
The Minnesota Twins were 38-44, 3rd in the AL Central. The Minnesota Twins did not play yesterday.
An even split between good and bad. 5.9 R/G this week. Enough pop in the lineup to matter. The catch: the mound has been a liability at 5.7 RA/G.
Twins Game on June 26
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Target Field |
| First Pitch: | 08:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Taj Bradley (6-3, 4.11 ERA) vs Tomoyuki Sugano (8-4, 4.31 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Rockies.TV, Twins.TV Presented by Progressive |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 72°F, Wind 7 mph |
Twins Score & Recap
The Minnesota Twins did not play yesterday.
Twins Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
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41 | 38 | .519 | L1 | |
|
Guardians
|
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42 | 39 | .519 | W1 | |
|
Twins
|
|
38 | 44 | .463 | 4.5 | L3 |
|
Tigers
|
|
34 | 47 | .420 | 8.0 | L3 |
|
Royals
|
|
34 | 48 | .415 | 8.5 | L2 |
Minnesota Twins are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +1 run differential.
Twins Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | .270 | .912 | 41 | |
| 13 | .240 | .730 | 45 | |
| 9 | .245 | .696 | 49 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-4 | 3.18 | 1.03 | 93.1 | |
| 6-3 | 4.11 | 1.32 | 76.2 | |
| 0-0 | 3.55 | 1.26 | 38.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, .429 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Twins News
The Minnesota Twins suffered a narrow 4-3 defeat to the Los Angeles Dodgers, leaving them at 38-44 this season and raising the stakes as they consider roster adjustments. Luke Keaschall's recent outfield stint could signal a shift in strategy as the team contemplates trading a hot bat. With Byron Buxton making headlines for his power surge in All-Star voting, the Twins' offensive potential remains promising, averaging 5.9 runs per game lately. Yet, with pitching woes allowing 5.7 runs per game, the Twins must address their inconsistency. The potential move to bolster their roster might be necessary as they hover just below .500, straddling the line between playoff contention and a summer shakeup.
Twins Upcoming Schedule
The Minnesota Twins visit the Houston Astros for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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