Minnesota Twins News & Updates
The Minnesota Twins were 49-50, 3rd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins were beaten by the Chicago Cubs 2-6 at Wrigley Field.
Treading water. A 4-run loss last night is the biggest weight on the score. On top of that, a 9-man IL is starting to matter.
Twins Game on July 19
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Wrigley Field |
| First Pitch: | 02:20 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Zebby Matthews (4-6, 4.57 ERA) vs Shota Imanaga (5-8, 4.17 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Twins.TV Presented by Progressive, Marquee Sports Network |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 76°F, Wind 10 mph |
Twins Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins were beaten by the Chicago Cubs 2-6 at Wrigley Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 0 |
Highlights
- Kody Clemens went 2-4 with 2 HR and 2 RBI.
Twins Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
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51 | 46 | .526 | L1 | |
|
Guardians
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52 | 47 | .525 | W1 | |
|
Twins
|
|
49 | 50 | .495 | 3.0 | L1 |
|
Tigers
|
|
46 | 52 | .469 | 5.5 | W2 |
|
Royals
|
|
40 | 59 | .404 | 12.0 | W2 |
Minnesota Twins are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a 0 run differential.
Twins Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | .248 | .730 | 60 | |
| 18 | .243 | .797 | 48 | |
| 14 | .249 | .732 | 51 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-5 | 2.85 | 1.05 | 110.1 | |
| 9-4 | 3.85 | 1.25 | 107.2 | |
| 4-2 | 3.26 | 1.23 | 47.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 2 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .167 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, .556 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .273 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
Kody Clemens stole the show at Wrigley Field yesterday, snapping out of a slump with two homers in a 5-2 victory over the Cubs, showcasing the kind of offensive spark the Twins desperately need as they sit at a mediocre 49-49. Despite this recent hot streak, the injury to Royce Lewis looms large, further complicating the lineup as Minnesota tries to build momentum. The pitching staff has shown signs of life, but the Twins still need to address their bullpen woes, especially after the Cubs released a potential target for reunion. With a recent run differential of +6 and a solid 5-2 week, the team is inching closer to a winning record, but they’ll need to capitalize on this momentum to truly turn the season around.
Twins Upcoming Schedule
The Minnesota Twins visit the Cleveland Guardians for a 4-game series starting Monday.
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