Minnesota Twins News & Updates
The Minnesota Twins were 48-49, 3rd in the AL Central. The Minnesota Twins did not play yesterday.
The numbers paint a decent picture. Winning 5 of their last 7 and it shows. Plus, a +8 run differential over the last 7. They're winning the math.
Twins Game on July 17
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Wrigley Field |
| First Pitch: | 08:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Bailey Ober (6-3, 4.40 ERA) vs Colin Rea (7-5, 4.75 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Twins.TV Presented by Progressive, Marquee Sports Network |
| Forecast: | ⛅ Partly cloudy, 82°F, Wind 5 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
|
|
50 | 45 | .526 | W3 | |
|
Guardians
|
|
51 | 46 | .526 | W4 | |
|
Twins
|
|
48 | 49 | .495 | 3.0 | W2 |
|
Tigers
|
|
44 | 52 | .458 | 6.5 | L2 |
|
Royals
|
|
38 | 59 | .392 | 13.0 | L5 |
Minnesota Twins are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +8 run differential.
Twins Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | .248 | .736 | 60 | |
| 16 | .243 | .785 | 46 | |
| 14 | .249 | .737 | 51 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-5 | 2.85 | 1.05 | 110.1 | |
| 9-3 | 3.59 | 1.22 | 102.2 | |
| 4-2 | 3.33 | 1.26 | 46.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 1 RBI, .429 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
As the Minnesota Twins sit at 48-49, the pulse of the franchise is tinged with optimism thanks to a recent 5-2 stretch, marked by an impressive +8 run differential over those games. The excitement isn't just in the current standings, with the team tied for the final American League Wild Card spot, fans are starting to believe that a playoff push is possible. However, the Twins must address rotation depth, especially after considering the addition of a recently DFA'd starter. Meanwhile, the future looks bright, with ESPN's updated prospects list highlighting the potential impact of their 2026 draft pick. Amid these developments, the announcement of the 2027 regular-season schedule serves as a reminder that every game counts, and the Twins are on the verge of making this season memorable.
Twins Upcoming Schedule
The Minnesota Twins visit the Cleveland Guardians for a 4-game series starting Monday.
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