Minnesota Twins News & Updates
The Minnesota Twins were 58-60, 2nd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins couldn’t hold off the Milwaukee Brewers 3-4 at American Family Field.
Not a great stretch. 2-5 in their last 7. Not the week they wanted. Compounding things, opponents have them by 7 runs this week.
Twins Game on August 09
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | American Family Field |
| First Pitch: | 02:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Connor Prielipp (3-5, 4.75 ERA) vs Jacob Misiorowski (11-5, 1.63 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Brewers.TV Presented by Potawatomi Sportsbook, Twins.TV Presented by Progressive |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 77°F, Wind 2 mph |
Twins Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins couldn’t hold off the Milwaukee Brewers 3-4 at American Family Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 0 |
Highlights
- Royce Lewis went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
Twins Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
|
60 | 56 | .517 | W1 | |
|
Twins
|
|
58 | 60 | .492 | 3.0 | L1 |
|
Guardians
|
|
58 | 60 | .492 | 3.0 | L1 |
|
Tigers
|
|
57 | 60 | .487 | 3.5 | W1 |
|
Royals
|
|
49 | 69 | .415 | 12.0 | W1 |
Minnesota Twins are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -7 run differential.
Twins Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | .253 | .738 | 68 | |
| 16 | .238 | .705 | 60 | |
| 19 | .231 | .745 | 53 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-8 | 3.88 | 1.37 | 51.0 | |
| 1-2 | 2.45 | 1.01 | 25.2 | |
| 9-4 | 3.76 | 1.25 | 131.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .545 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.2 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Twins News
The Minnesota Twins are making bold moves as they chase a playoff spot, adding pitchers Dean Kremer, A.J. Minter, and Jeff Hoffman at the trade deadline to bolster a beleaguered bullpen. Last night’s 8-6 victory over the Brewers showcased the team's offensive depth, with Josh Bell and Brooks Lee both contributing vital hits, but the defense remains a concern. Meanwhile, Byron Buxton's recovery continues to drag on, leaving fans anxious about his return, and Zebby Matthews is sidelined with a blister, further complicating the pitching picture. With a record of 58-59 and an inconsistent run differential, these new acquisitions have to deliver quickly if the Twins want to keep their postseason hopes alive.
Twins Upcoming Schedule
The Minnesota Twins host the Baltimore Orioles for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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