Minnesota Twins News & Updates
The Minnesota Twins were 60-65, 3rd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins came up short against the Philadelphia Phillies 5-7 at Target Field.
The score reflects some real issues. A 2-5 week. That's the biggest factor right now. On top of that, opponents have them by 14 runs this week.
Twins Game on August 17
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Target Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Bailey Ober (7-4, 4.64 ERA) vs Martín Pérez (8-6, 2.96 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | BravesVision, Twins.TV Presented by Progressive |
Twins Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins came up short against the Philadelphia Phillies 5-7 at Target Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 0 |
 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 1 |
Highlights
- Kody Clemens went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Brooks Lee went 1-4 with 1 HR and 4 RBI.
Twins Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
|
65 | 58 | .528 | W3 | |
|
Tigers
|
|
60 | 64 | .484 | 5.5 | L3 |
|
Twins
|
|
60 | 65 | .480 | 6.0 | L3 |
|
Guardians
|
|
60 | 65 | .480 | 6.0 | L1 |
|
Royals
|
|
51 | 74 | .408 | 15.0 | W1 |
Minnesota Twins are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -14 run differential.
Twins Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | .253 | .735 | 72 | |
| 18 | .245 | .724 | 66 | |
| 21 | .230 | .750 | 57 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-8 | 3.91 | 1.40 | 53.0 | |
| 1-2 | 2.10 | 0.97 | 30.0 | |
| 2-2 | 3.18 | 1.28 | 45.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.1 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Twins News
After a demoralizing 1-9 defeat to the Philadelphia Phillies, the Minnesota Twins find themselves in a freefall, currently 2-5 over the last week with a run differential of -13. The offense, after showing some promise earlier this month, has sputtered, and players like Josh Bell and Byron Buxton are struggling to find consistency at the plate. Compounding the struggles, Austin Martin is likely headed to the injured list, leaving the team scrambling for answers as they try to salvage their fading postseason hopes. As they prepare for another matchup against the Phillies, the reality of a disappointing season looms large, making it clear that the Twins need a miracle to turn things around before August slips away.
Twins Upcoming Schedule
The Minnesota Twins visit the San Diego Padres for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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