Minnesota Twins News & Updates
The Minnesota Twins were 39-44, 3rd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins narrowly beat the Colorado Rockies 9-8 at Target Field.
Some of this, some of that. 6.4 RA/G this stretch. The arms aren't holding up. Working in their favor, the lineup producing 5.9 R/G this stretch. That's fuel for the score.
Twins Game on June 27
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Target Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Mike Paredes (0-0, 4.05 ERA) vs Michael Lorenzen (2-9, 7.11 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Rockies.TV, Twins.TV Presented by Progressive |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 77°F, Wind 2 mph |
Twins Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins narrowly beat the Colorado Rockies 9-8 at Target Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 11 | 1 |
 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 14 | 0 |
Highlights
- Kody Clemens went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Brooks Lee went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Josh Bell went 1-5 with 2 RBI.
- Royce Lewis went 3-5 with 1 RBI.
- Byron Buxton went 3-5 with 2 RBI.
Twins Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
|
42 | 38 | .525 | W1 | |
|
Guardians
|
|
42 | 40 | .512 | 1.0 | L1 |
|
Twins
|
|
39 | 44 | .470 | 4.5 | W1 |
|
Tigers
|
|
35 | 47 | .427 | 8.0 | W1 |
|
Royals
|
|
34 | 49 | .410 | 9.5 | L3 |
Minnesota Twins are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -4 run differential.
Twins Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | .276 | .919 | 43 | |
| 14 | .240 | .737 | 47 | |
| 9 | .244 | .694 | 51 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-4 | 3.18 | 1.03 | 93.1 | |
| 6-3 | 3.98 | 1.28 | 83.2 | |
| 0-0 | 3.55 | 1.26 | 38.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .3 AVG in last 3 games |
Twins News
In a wild turn of events, the Twins snatched victory from the jaws of defeat with a dramatic 9-8 walk-off against the Rockies, showcasing resilience as Royce Lewis delivered a clutch hit after a chaotic eighth inning where they squandered a seven-run lead. Taj Bradley had a strong outing, tossing over seven innings while striking out seven, but the pitching woes continue to haunt the squad, especially with Bailey Ober's absence felt more than ever following Mick Abel's bleak update. The Twins are also making moves off the field, as Austin Voth has elected free agency after being designated for assignment, while Luke Keaschall received his first start in right field as the team experiments with versatility. Despite a lukewarm 3-4 stretch this week, the offense is heating up, averaging 5.9 runs per game, leaving fans cautiously optimistic as they prepare to face the Rockies again.
Twins Upcoming Schedule
The Minnesota Twins visit the Houston Astros for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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