Minnesota Twins News & Updates
The Minnesota Twins were 64-70, 3rd in the AL Central. The Minnesota Twins did not play yesterday.
The indicators are pointing down. 2-5 over 7 games. That leaves a mark. Pair that with a -13 run differential over the last 7. The margins are ugly.
Twins Game on August 28
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Target Field |
| First Pitch: | 08:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Dean Kremer (2-4, 5.22 ERA) vs Luis Castillo (4-10, 5.19 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Twins.TV Presented by Progressive, Chicago Sports Network |
Twins Score & Recap
The Minnesota Twins did not play yesterday.
Twins Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
|
70 | 63 | .526 | W2 | |
|
Guardians
|
|
68 | 66 | .507 | 2.5 | W7 |
|
Twins
|
|
64 | 70 | .478 | 6.5 | L2 |
|
Tigers
|
|
62 | 71 | .466 | 8.0 | L1 |
|
Royals
|
|
60 | 75 | .444 | 11.0 | W1 |
Minnesota Twins are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -13 run differential.
Twins Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | .253 | .740 | 80 | |
| 21 | .247 | .736 | 70 | |
| 21 | .238 | .754 | 66 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-2 | 1.87 | 0.92 | 33.2 | |
| 6-8 | 4.02 | 1.43 | 56.0 | |
| 2-2 | 3.35 | 1.34 | 48.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Twins News
Walker Jenkins is set to join the Twins as they look for a spark in a season that has spiraled into a 64-70 record, following a disappointing 4-7 loss to the Athletics. With a lackluster 2-5 week and a run differential of -13, the urgency for reinforcements couldn't be clearer. Jenkins, a promising prospect, could be just the breath of fresh air this struggling team needs. Meanwhile, the pressure mounts on the bullpen, which has faltered at critical moments, leaving fans wondering how much longer this roster can hold onto its dwindling playoff hopes. As the Wild Card race tightens, every game counts, and the Twins can’t afford any more blown chances. The arrival of fresh talent like Jenkins injects a glimmer of hope, but questions about the performance of established players linger in the air.
Twins Upcoming Schedule
The Minnesota Twins host the Detroit Tigers for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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