Minnesota Twins News & Updates
The Minnesota Twins were 65-72, 3rd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins handled the Chicago White Sox 5-1 at Target Field.
The score reflects some real issues. Took last night by 4. That matters. On the other hand, 2-5 in their last 7. Not the week they wanted.
Twins Game on August 31
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Target Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Taj Bradley (9-6, 3.97 ERA) vs Jackson Jobe (1-1, 3.93 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Twins.TV Presented by Progressive, Detroit SportsNet |
| Forecast: | 🌤️ Mostly sunny, 75°F, Wind 4 mph |
Twins Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins handled the Chicago White Sox 5-1 at Target Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 0 |
Highlights
- Josh Bell went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
- Trevor Larnach went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
- Luke Keaschall went 2-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Twins Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
|
72 | 64 | .529 | L1 | |
|
Guardians
|
|
69 | 68 | .504 | 3.5 | W1 |
|
Twins
|
|
65 | 72 | .474 | 7.5 | W1 |
|
Tigers
|
|
63 | 73 | .463 | 9.0 | L1 |
|
Royals
|
|
62 | 76 | .449 | 11.0 | L1 |
Minnesota Twins are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -9 run differential.
Twins Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | .255 | .739 | 83 | |
| 22 | .248 | .739 | 73 | |
| 22 | .236 | .752 | 67 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-2 | 1.82 | 0.95 | 34.2 | |
| 6-8 | 3.97 | 1.43 | 56.2 | |
| 2-2 | 3.35 | 1.34 | 48.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .455 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
Byron Buxton is back on the 10-day IL with a right hip impingement, leaving the Twins scrambling as they try to reverse a dismal 1-6 stretch that has dampened their playoff hopes. With a run differential of -15 over the past week, Minnesota's offensive struggles are glaring, even with Josh Bell and Brooks Lee showing some signs of life. However, there's a silver lining in the emergence of Zebby Matthews, who has turned into the Twins' best starter after an impressive 8 1/3 innings against the White Sox. As the team faces a crucial series against Chicago, the spotlight will be on how Walker Jenkins' call-up impacts this struggling roster. The Twins must find a way to rally without their star center fielder if they hope to salvage what’s left of the season.
Twins Upcoming Schedule
The Minnesota Twins visit the Chicago White Sox for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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