Minnesota Twins News & Updates
The Minnesota Twins were 69-78, 3rd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins dropped one to the Cleveland Guardians 2-5 at Target Field.
The score reflects some real issues. A 2-5 stretch over the last 7 is hard to spin. Making it worse, the 3-run loss last night is the heaviest factor today.
Twins Game on September 12
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Target Field |
| First Pitch: | 04:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Connor Prielipp (4-7, 5.25 ERA) vs Daniel Espino (0-0, 2.70 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive, Twins.TV Presented by Progressive |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 67°F, Wind 1 mph |
Twins Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins dropped one to the Cleveland Guardians 2-5 at Target Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 0 |
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
Twins Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
|
75 | 72 | .510 | L4 | |
|
Guardians
|
|
75 | 73 | .507 | 0.5 | W1 |
|
Twins
|
|
69 | 78 | .469 | 6.0 | L2 |
|
Tigers
|
|
68 | 79 | .463 | 7.0 | W2 |
|
Royals
|
|
66 | 82 | .446 | 9.5 | W2 |
Minnesota Twins are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -18 run differential.
Twins Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | .255 | .742 | 86 | |
| 26 | .243 | .778 | 74 | |
| 23 | .246 | .727 | 79 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-8 | 3.71 | 1.35 | 60.2 | |
| 2-2 | 2.06 | 0.99 | 39.1 | |
| 6-9 | 3.68 | 1.13 | 129.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .364 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.3000000000000003 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games | |
| 2.3000000000000003 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Twins News
The Minnesota Twins face a harsh reality as they limp toward the end of the season, now officially without Byron Buxton, who will undergo season-ending hip surgery next week. His absence leaves a gaping hole in an already struggling lineup that dropped a crucial game to the Guardians, losing 5-2 after the bullpen faltered and issued four leadoff walks. With a dismal 2-5 record in their last seven games and a run differential of -20, the Twins must confront the possibility that their Wild Card hopes are slipping away. The upcoming matchup against the Guardians feels more like a last gasp than a hopeful pursuit, as fans are left wondering how much more the team can endure. It's a disappointing end to what could have been a promising season.
Twins Upcoming Schedule
The Minnesota Twins host the New York Yankees for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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