Minnesota Twins News & Updates
The Minnesota Twins were 70-80, 4th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins dropped one to the New York Yankees 3-8 at Target Field.
Rock bottom territory. The 5-run loss last night is the heaviest factor today. Also weighing on the score: winning just 2 of 7 this week pulls the temperature down.
Twins Game on September 15
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Target Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Bailey Ober (7-5, 4.28 ERA) vs Max Fried (4-4, 2.73 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Twins.TV Presented by Progressive, YES |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 62°F, Wind 3 mph |
Twins Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins dropped one to the New York Yankees 3-8 at Target Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 3 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
Highlights
- Emmanuel Rodriguez went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
- Josh Bell went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Twins Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
|
77 | 73 | .513 | W1 | |
|
Guardians
|
|
76 | 75 | .503 | 1.5 | L1 |
|
Tigers
|
|
71 | 79 | .473 | 6.0 | W5 |
|
Twins
|
|
70 | 80 | .467 | 7.0 | L2 |
|
Royals
|
|
66 | 84 | .440 | 11.0 | L2 |
Minnesota Twins are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -19 run differential.
Twins Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | .255 | .747 | 87 | |
| 26 | .241 | .771 | 76 | |
| 23 | .247 | .726 | 79 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-8 | 3.59 | 1.32 | 62.2 | |
| 2-2 | 2.68 | 1.04 | 40.1 | |
| 11-6 | 3.81 | 1.25 | 165.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .571 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2.2 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Twins News
The Minnesota Twins' postseason hopes took a major hit with yesterday's 9-2 drubbing by the Cleveland Guardians, leaving their record at a disappointing 70-79. This loss not only crushed any lingering dreams of October baseball but also highlighted the team's dire need for a rebuild, especially with injuries mounting,Trevor Larnach is now facing time on the IL due to a wrist issue. If that weren't enough, the Yankees come to town tonight, fresh off clinching a playoff berth, and they'll be looking to add to the Twins' misery. With a -23 run differential over the last week and a meager 2.6 runs per game, the Twins' offense remains stagnant, while their pitching staff has crumbled under the pressure. It's time to embrace the youth movement and start thinking long-term.
Twins Upcoming Schedule
The Minnesota Twins visit the Los Angeles Angels for a 4-game series starting Thursday.
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