Minnesota Twins News & Updates
The Minnesota Twins were 59-62, 3rd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins were beaten by the Baltimore Orioles 2-5 at Target Field.
Stuck in neutral. Down by 3 last night. That result hits the score hard. On top of that, 3-4 lately. There's no sugarcoating it.
Twins Game on August 12
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Target Field |
| First Pitch: | 01:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Zebby Matthews (5-8, 5.23 ERA) vs Shane Baz (4-11, 3.76 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Twins.TV Presented by Progressive, MASN |
Twins Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins were beaten by the Baltimore Orioles 2-5 at Target Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 1 |
 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
Twins Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
|
61 | 57 | .517 | L1 | |
|
Tigers
|
|
59 | 60 | .496 | 2.5 | W3 |
|
Twins
|
|
59 | 62 | .488 | 3.5 | L1 |
|
Guardians
|
|
58 | 62 | .483 | 4.0 | L3 |
|
Royals
|
|
49 | 72 | .405 | 13.5 | L3 |
Minnesota Twins are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +1 run differential.
Twins Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | .251 | .737 | 71 | |
| 17 | .245 | .726 | 62 | |
| 20 | .229 | .748 | 55 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-8 | 3.88 | 1.37 | 51.0 | |
| 1-2 | 2.33 | 1.04 | 27.0 | |
| 9-4 | 3.76 | 1.25 | 131.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2.1 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Twins News
The Minnesota Twins are showing signs of life after a much-needed 9-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles, thanks in part to their recent trade acquisitions, including relievers A.J. Minter and Jeff Hoffman, and starter Dean Kremer. Kremer, who made a notable pitch mix adjustment in his debut, could be the spark they need as they attempt to claw back into contention with a 59-61 record. Despite a lukewarm 3-4 mark over the past week, the Twins' offensive production could benefit from the addition of these veterans. With 41 games left in the season, they must find a way to capitalize on last night's momentum and navigate a challenging homestretch. As the team approaches decision time on top prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez, fans are left wondering if this revamped roster can spark a late-season push.
Twins Upcoming Schedule
The Minnesota Twins host the Philadelphia Phillies for a 3-game series starting Thursday.
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