Minnesota Twins News & Updates
The Minnesota Twins were 46-49, 3rd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins fell just short against the Los Angeles Angels 3-4 at Target Field.
The numbers are pulling in both directions. Outscoring teams by 8 over 7 games. The margins are real. But carrying 9 on the injured list. It adds up.
Twins Game on July 11
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Target Field |
| First Pitch: | 02:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Joe Ryan (6-5, 2.85 ERA) vs Ryan Johnson (1-4, 6.99 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort Casino, Twins.TV Presented by Progressive |
Twins Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins fell just short against the Los Angeles Angels 3-4 at Target Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0 |
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
Twins Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
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48 | 45 | .516 | W1 | |
|
Guardians
|
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49 | 46 | .516 | W2 | |
|
Twins
|
|
46 | 49 | .484 | 3.0 | L2 |
|
Tigers
|
|
44 | 50 | .468 | 4.5 | W6 |
|
Royals
|
|
38 | 57 | .400 | 11.0 | L3 |
Minnesota Twins are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +8 run differential.
Twins Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | .250 | .740 | 60 | |
| 16 | .248 | .800 | 46 | |
| 14 | .253 | .745 | 51 |
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 | 3.48 | 1.27 | 44.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .4 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
Ryan Jeffers' return to the lineup after nearly two months on the shelf is the kind of spark the Twins need as they push through the dog days of summer. In his first game back, he nearly tied the game with a clutch hit, proving he's ready to contribute. The Twins' recent trade for Tommy Nance adds depth, especially as they navigate injuries, with Mick Abel now on the 60-day IL. Chairman Tom Pohlad's commitment to investing in payroll suggests a shift in strategy, as the Twins sit just a few games under .500, showing glimpses of potential with a 5-2 record over the last week. As the Yankees stumble, the Twins find themselves in a prime position to capitalize and make a real postseason push, but it’s all contingent on staying healthy and building momentum.
Twins Upcoming Schedule
The Minnesota Twins visit the Chicago Cubs for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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