Minnesota Twins News & Updates
The Minnesota Twins were 70-81, 4th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins were blown out by the New York Yankees 1-8 at Target Field.
A difficult stretch, and the score shows it. A 7-run loss last night is the biggest weight on the score. Making it worse, the 2-5 record this week is doing most of the damage.
Twins Game on September 16
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Target Field |
| First Pitch: | 01:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Zebby Matthews (9-10, 4.98 ERA) vs Carlos Rodón (6-3, 2.94 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Twins.TV Presented by Progressive, YES |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 64°F, Wind 1 mph |
Twins Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins were blown out by the New York Yankees 1-8 at Target Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 14 | 0 |
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
Twins Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
|
77 | 74 | .510 | L1 | |
|
Guardians
|
|
77 | 75 | .507 | 0.5 | W1 |
|
Tigers
|
|
72 | 79 | .477 | 5.0 | W6 |
|
Twins
|
|
70 | 81 | .464 | 7.0 | L3 |
|
Royals
|
|
66 | 85 | .437 | 11.0 | L3 |
Minnesota Twins are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -25 run differential.
Twins Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | .253 | .740 | 87 | |
| 26 | .241 | .773 | 76 | |
| 23 | .245 | .721 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 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 hit rock bottom again, suffering an 8-1 loss to the New York Yankees that solidifies their dismal season. Manager Derek Shelton’s fourth ejection of the year came amid frustration over a controversial foul call, highlighting the growing chaos around this underperforming squad. The team is now 70-80, with a staggering -19 run differential over the last week and a mere 2-5 record. Top prospect Walker Jenkins continues to struggle, going 0-for-16 in his last five games, raising concerns about his readiness in the big leagues. Meanwhile, Bailey Ober's solid outing was overshadowed by the team's inability to score, leaving fans to wonder if this recent collapse is indicative of a larger issue. With the postseason hopes fading, it's hard to see a silver lining.
Twins Upcoming Schedule
The Minnesota Twins visit the Los Angeles Angels for a 4-game series starting Thursday.
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