Minnesota Twins News & Updates
The Minnesota Twins were 60-63, 3rd in the AL Central. The Minnesota Twins did not play yesterday.
Treading water. Only 3 of the last 7 in the win column. Also weighing on the score: down 3 in run differential this week. That's significant.
Twins Game on August 15
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Target Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Connor Prielipp (3-5, 4.79 ERA) vs Jesús Luzardo (10-5, 3.32 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSP, Twins.TV Presented by Progressive |
Twins Score & Recap
The Minnesota Twins did not play yesterday.
Twins Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
|
63 | 58 | .521 | W1 | |
|
Tigers
|
|
60 | 62 | .492 | 3.5 | L1 |
|
Twins
|
|
60 | 63 | .488 | 4.0 | L1 |
|
Guardians
|
|
59 | 64 | .480 | 5.0 | L2 |
|
Royals
|
|
50 | 73 | .407 | 14.0 | W1 |
Minnesota Twins are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -3 run differential.
Twins Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | .253 | .739 | 72 | |
| 25 | .263 | .863 | 45 | |
| 17 | .245 | .721 | 62 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-8 | 3.81 | 1.38 | 52.0 | |
| 1-2 | 2.25 | 1.00 | 28.0 | |
| 2-2 | 3.18 | 1.28 | 45.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .571 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 3 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Twins News
After a crushing 7-1 defeat to the Philadelphia Phillies in the Field of Dreams Game, the Minnesota Twins are struggling to find their footing at 60-63, with an uninspiring 3-4 record over the last week. This loss doesn’t just sting, it highlights the larger issues plaguing the team, including inconsistent pitching that has allowed 5.1 runs per game recently. The Twins made headlines by DFAing catcher Alex Jackson to clear a roster spot for Byron Buxton, reminding fans that even amid the disappointment, they are banking on their stars to produce. As the franchise remembers its 1991 championship glory, it faces a harsh reminder that nostalgia won't fix the present woes. With top prospects on the horizon, the Twins must decide whether to ride the current roster or shake things up further in hopes of igniting a late-season rally.
Twins Upcoming Schedule
The Minnesota Twins host the Atlanta Braves for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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