Minnesota Twins News & Updates
The Minnesota Twins were 46-47, 3rd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins escaped with a win against the Cleveland Guardians 6-5 at Target Field.
Room to grow, but the floor is solid. A 5-2 run over 7 games keeps things pointed up. Factor in outpacing opponents by 15 runs this stretch.
Twins Game on July 09
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Target Field |
| First Pitch: | 01:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Bailey Ober (6-3, 4.59 ERA) vs Gavin Williams (9-4, 3.89 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Twins.TV Presented by Progressive, Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 72°F, Wind 2 mph |
Twins Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins escaped with a win against the Cleveland Guardians 6-5 at Target Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 1 |
Highlights
- Kody Clemens went 3-4 with 1 RBI.
- Alan Roden went 2-5 with 2 RBI.
Twins Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
|
47 | 44 | .516 | L2 | |
|
Guardians
|
|
47 | 46 | .505 | 1.0 | L4 |
|
Twins
|
|
46 | 47 | .495 | 2.0 | W4 |
|
Tigers
|
|
42 | 50 | .457 | 5.5 | W4 |
|
Royals
|
|
38 | 55 | .409 | 10.0 | L1 |
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 | .250 | .739 | 60 | |
| 16 | .255 | .823 | 45 | |
| 14 | .252 | .740 | 50 |
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, 3 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 3 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .444 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
The Minnesota Twins are buzzing after another solid week, with a 5-2 record and a +15 run differential, signaling real momentum as they prepare for their next matchup against the Guardians. The highlight of yesterday’s game was Alan Roden, who delivered a clutch walk-off single that showcased his persistence after a tough Spring Training. Meanwhile, the Twins bolstered their pitching depth by signing Matt Bowman to a minor league deal, which is a familiar move given his history with the team. On the injury front, Bailey Ober’s return from the IL is a welcome sight, especially with Marco Raya sidelined. As the Twins aim to climb back over .500, the combination of hot bats, a solid rotation, and a deepening bullpen could be the recipe for a successful second half.
Twins Upcoming Schedule
The Minnesota Twins host the Los Angeles Angels for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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