Minnesota Twins News & Updates
The Minnesota Twins were 45-47, 3rd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins topped the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 at Target Field.
The indicators are generally positive. A 5-2 week speaks for itself. Add in outscoring opponents by 15 this week.
Twins Game on July 08
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Target Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Connor Prielipp (2-5, 4.96 ERA) vs Slade Cecconi (4-6, 4.44 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Twins.TV Presented by Progressive, Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive, FOX9 KMSP, Gray Media |
Twins Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins topped the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 at Target Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 |
Twins Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
|
47 | 43 | .522 | L1 | |
|
Guardians
|
|
47 | 45 | .511 | 1.0 | L3 |
|
Twins
|
|
45 | 47 | .489 | 3.0 | W3 |
|
Tigers
|
|
41 | 50 | .451 | 6.5 | W3 |
|
Royals
|
|
38 | 54 | .413 | 10.0 | W3 |
Minnesota Twins are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +15 run differential.
Twins Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | .251 | .744 | 60 | |
| 16 | .248 | .808 | 44 | |
| 14 | .249 | .735 | 49 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-5 | 2.85 | 1.04 | 104.1 | |
| 8-3 | 3.67 | 1.22 | 95.2 | |
| 4-2 | 3.64 | 1.31 | 42.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 10 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Twins News
Byron Buxton's right hip strain is a significant blow for the Minnesota Twins, as he heads to the injured list, further complicating the team's lineup strategy. With Buxton sidelined, the spotlight shifts to Taj Bradley, who dazzled with 10 strikeouts in his latest start, signaling a return to form that fans desperately needed. His performance helped secure a 3-1 victory over the Guardians, showcasing his ability to dominate on the mound despite earlier struggles. Meanwhile, the return of Bailey Ober looms on the horizon, adding another layer of intrigue to the Twins' pitching depth. However, the lingering injury issues, including Kaelen Culpepper's setback, remind us that the Twins need to tread carefully as they aim to stay competitive in the AL Central. With a 5-2 record over the last week, there’s still hope, but navigating these injuries is key to maintaining momentum.
Twins Upcoming Schedule
The Minnesota Twins host the Los Angeles Angels for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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