Minnesota Twins News & Updates
The Minnesota Twins were 64-72, 3rd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins couldn’t hold off the Chicago White Sox 2-3 at Target Field.
Hard to feel good about the data. A 1-6 week. That's the biggest factor right now. And down 15 in run differential this week. That's significant.
Twins Game on August 30
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Target Field |
| First Pitch: | 02:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Zebby Matthews (8-8, 4.86 ERA) vs Jordan Hicks (2-1, 3.83 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Chicago Sports Network, Twins.TV Presented by Progressive |
Twins Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins couldn’t hold off the Chicago White Sox 2-3 at Target Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
Twins Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
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72 | 63 | .533 | W4 | |
|
Guardians
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68 | 68 | .500 | 4.5 | L2 |
|
Twins
|
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64 | 72 | .471 | 8.5 | L4 |
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Tigers
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63 | 72 | .467 | 9.0 | W1 |
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Royals
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|
62 | 75 | .453 | 11.0 | W3 |
Minnesota Twins are 1-6 in their last 7 games, with a -15 run differential.
Twins Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | .253 | .737 | 81 | |
| 22 | .246 | .737 | 73 | |
| 22 | .239 | .759 | 67 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-2 | 1.82 | 0.95 | 34.2 | |
| 6-8 | 4.02 | 1.43 | 56.0 | |
| 2-2 | 3.35 | 1.34 | 48.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .231 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 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 | |
| 2.3000000000000003 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Twins News
The Minnesota Twins are officially in freefall mode, losing their latest game to the Chicago White Sox 4-7 and dropping to a dismal 1-6 over the past week with a run differential of -18. With a record of 64-71, their playoff hopes are fading fast, particularly with Byron Buxton potentially facing offseason surgery and Joe Ryan nearing a rehab assignment that feels like too little, too late. This team is struggling not just with injuries but also with momentum, as they grapple with the reality that every game counts in this crowded Wild Card race. As September call-ups loom, the urgency to inject fresh talent into a floundering roster grows. Fans are left wondering if this season is a lost cause or if there's still a flicker of hope worth clinging to.
Twins Upcoming Schedule
The Minnesota Twins host the Detroit Tigers for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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