Minnesota Twins News & Updates
The Minnesota Twins were 51-53, 3rd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins bested the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 at Progressive Field.
Tough week to look at. The mound has been a liability at 6.1 RA/G. And a -16 run differential over the last 7. The margins are ugly.
Twins Game on July 24
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Target Field |
| First Pitch: | 08:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Zebby Matthews (4-7, 5.40 ERA) vs Jacob Lopez (4-4, 6.64 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Twins.TV Presented by Progressive, NBCSCA |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 67°F, Wind 2 mph |
Twins Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins bested the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 at Progressive Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 0 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Twins Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
|
54 | 47 | .535 | W1 | |
|
Guardians
|
|
54 | 50 | .519 | 1.5 | L2 |
|
Twins
|
|
51 | 53 | .490 | 4.5 | W2 |
|
Tigers
|
|
49 | 54 | .476 | 6.0 | W2 |
|
Royals
|
|
43 | 61 | .413 | 12.5 | L1 |
Minnesota Twins are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -16 run differential.
Twins Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | .274 | .899 | 45 | |
| 13 | .247 | .723 | 62 | |
| 15 | .251 | .738 | 56 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-6 | 3.38 | 1.10 | 114.1 | |
| 9-4 | 3.69 | 1.22 | 114.2 | |
| 4-2 | 3.31 | 1.27 | 49.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .286 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Twins News
After a 10-6 victory over the Guardians, the Minnesota Twins sit at 50-53, clinging to a flicker of hope in the AL Wild Card race, just three games back. It’s a strange dynamic, as the team battles with a 6.3 runs allowed per game over the last week, putting immense pressure on the offense to keep pace. The buzz is palpable as trade rumors swirl around Ryan Jeffers, with the Yankees and Rays reportedly eyeing the Twins' young catcher. Meanwhile, Joe Ryan’s future hangs in the balance, potentially hinging on his willingness to sign an extension. With a crucial homestand approaching, the question looms: can the Twins harness last night's momentum and build a winning streak, or will the cracks in their pitching staff derail their playoff aspirations?
Twins Upcoming Schedule
The Minnesota Twins host the Kansas City Royals for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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