Minnesota Twins News & Updates
The Minnesota Twins were 56-58, 3rd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins were blown out by the Kansas City Royals 2-8 at Kauffman Stadium.
The numbers aren't lying. A 6-run loss last night is the biggest weight on the score. Also weighing on the score: down 8 in run differential this week. That's significant.
Twins Game on August 05
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Kauffman Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 07:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Dean Kremer (1-4, 6.50 ERA) vs Noah Cameron (5-8, 4.59 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Twins.TV Presented by Progressive, Royals.TV |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 75°F, Wind 1 mph |
Twins Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins were blown out by the Kansas City Royals 2-8 at Kauffman Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 1 |
Highlights
- Josh Bell went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Twins Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
|
59 | 53 | .527 | L1 | |
|
Guardians
|
|
57 | 57 | .500 | 3.0 | L1 |
|
Twins
|
|
56 | 58 | .491 | 4.0 | L3 |
|
Tigers
|
|
55 | 58 | .487 | 4.5 | W4 |
|
Royals
|
|
47 | 67 | .412 | 13.0 | W1 |
Minnesota Twins are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -8 run differential.
Twins Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | .247 | .722 | 64 | |
| 19 | .236 | .766 | 53 | |
| 16 | .242 | .719 | 58 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-7 | 3.94 | 1.38 | 48.0 | |
| 6-8 | 3.65 | 1.14 | 125.2 | |
| 9-4 | 3.69 | 1.24 | 126.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .364 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 7 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .583 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .273 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games | |
| 2.4 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Twins News
The Minnesota Twins are facing a crossroads as they prepare for a matchup against the Kansas City Royals, holding a mediocre record of 56-57. After an embarrassing 8-2 loss in their last game, which highlighted their ongoing struggles, particularly against pitchers like Randy Dobnak, there's mounting pressure on the front office. Twins chairman Tom Pohlad has made it clear he plans to increase payroll for 2027, but fans are left wondering if the recent trades have set the stage for buyer’s remorse. The return of Joe Ryan to the mound is crucial, he needs to deliver to keep the team's playoff hopes alive in a lukewarm season. As the Royals come to town, the Twins must showcase their potential and hope to regain some momentum amidst the uncertainty.
Twins Upcoming Schedule
The Minnesota Twins visit the Milwaukee Brewers for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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