Minnesota Twins News & Updates
The Minnesota Twins were 57-59, 2nd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins held off the Kansas City Royals 4-3 at Kauffman Stadium.
An even split between good and bad. Outscored by 5 over 7 games. The deficit is real. And scoring just 3.6 per game. The lineup has gone quiet.
Twins Game on August 07
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | American Family Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Zebby Matthews (4-8, 5.22 ERA) vs Shane Drohan (6-4, 3.48 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Brewers.TV Presented by Potawatomi Sportsbook, Twins.TV Presented by Progressive |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 80°F, Wind 4 mph |
Twins Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins held off the Kansas City Royals 4-3 at Kauffman Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
Highlights
- Brooks Lee went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
- Royce Lewis went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Twins Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
|
59 | 55 | .518 | L3 | |
|
Twins
|
|
57 | 59 | .491 | 3.0 | W1 |
|
Guardians
|
|
57 | 59 | .491 | 3.0 | L3 |
|
Tigers
|
|
56 | 59 | .487 | 3.5 | W1 |
|
Royals
|
|
48 | 68 | .414 | 12.0 | L1 |
Minnesota Twins are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -5 run differential.
Twins Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | .246 | .720 | 65 | |
| 19 | .234 | .758 | 53 | |
| 16 | .240 | .712 | 60 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-7 | 3.86 | 1.35 | 49.0 | |
| 1-2 | 2.49 | 1.03 | 25.1 | |
| 6-8 | 3.65 | 1.14 | 125.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .545 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games | |
| 2.3 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Twins News
The Twins face a tough reality as they head into tonight's matchup against the Kansas City Royals, clinging to a 56-59 record after a rough 2-5 week, during which they scored just 3 runs per game while allowing 4.4. The latest blow comes from the news that ace Joe Ryan is heading to the injured list with a mild glute strain, but the silver lining is the opportunity this creates for Zebby Matthews to prove himself. Meanwhile, the bullpen looks revitalized with recent reinforcements, offering a glimmer of hope in what has been a disappointing stretch. If this team wants to turn things around, they will need more offensive production and clutch hits with runners in scoring position. With time running out, the call-up of top prospects like Kaelen Culpepper and Walker Jenkins feels more pressing than ever.
Twins Upcoming Schedule
The Minnesota Twins host the Baltimore Orioles for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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